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Frederick William "Fritz" Reitmeyer

1928 – 2026 · aged 97 · Factory worker; church community member

“A devoted husband, father of eight, and quiet servant of his church and community.”

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Frederick William "Fritz" Reitmeyer was a longtime resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a husband, father of eight, factory worker and active member of his church community. He was born on September 12, 1928 in the town of Franklin to Fred G. and Margaret (Meyer) Reitmeyer. He attended school at St. Michael's…

Frederick William "Fritz" Reitmeyer was a longtime resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a husband, father of eight, factory worker and active member of his church community. He was born on September 12, 1928 in the town of Franklin to Fred G. and Margaret (Meyer) Reitmeyer. He attended school at St. Michael's in Whitelaw.

As a young man, Fritz served his country in the National Guard for three years before his discharge. On May 26, 1951, he married Cornelia "Cory" Weyenberg, who preceded him in death on May 4, 2021, after seven decades of marriage. Together they raised a large family in Manitowoc.

For his working life, he worked as a punch press operator at Invincible, until his retirement in 1991, a career that spanned decades on the factory floor of the Manitowoc manufacturer. Outside of work, his life centered on his Catholic faith and community. Fritz was a member of the Holy Family Prayer Group, New Life Christian Ministrels, and the Thursday Night New Life Prayer Group, and served as a communion distributor and lecturer at St. Paul's, as well as assisting with church services at the Health Care Center.

Fritz was not a public figure in the conventional sense, he left no Wikipedia page and no national headlines, but his life was recorded, as so many are, through the obituary his family placed with a local funeral home. That record shows a man defined by faith, family and steady work rather than fame, the kind of life this page exists to remember plainly and honestly.

Frederick "Fritz" William Reitmeyer, 97, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. No specific cause of death was made public. He was survived by his eight children: Susan "Pat" Stack, Sally (James) Ahrens, Mary Kay Reitmeyer, Lori Hansen, Anthony (Mary A.) Reitmeyer, Lynn Reitmeyer, Fred Todd Reitmeyer, and Timothy (Denise) Reitmeyer, along with twelve grandchildren and extended family. A private family life celebration will be held to honor Fritz's life.

Biography adapted from News reports and the sources cited on this page; death reported by Legacy obituary.

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97 years is a full life. Sorry for the loss to Susan, Sally, Mary Kay, Lori, Anthony, Lynn, Fred Todd and Timothy.

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<cite index="1-1">Frederick "Fritz" William Reitmeyer, 97, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.</cite> He had been a widower for several years and was living in nursing care at the time of his death. The family's published obituary does not state a specific cause of death, and no further medical details have been…

<cite index="1-1">Frederick "Fritz" William Reitmeyer, 97, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.</cite> He had been a widower for several years and was living in nursing care at the time of his death. The family's published obituary does not state a specific cause of death, and no further medical details have been made public.

The news of his death was announced through an obituary placed with Pfeffer Funeral Home and All Care Cremation Center in Manitowoc, published on September 20, 2026, roughly two weeks after he died. <cite index="1-9">He was survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends</cite>, in addition to his eight children and twelve grandchildren. <cite index="1-10">He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred G. and Margaret Reitmeyer, his wife Cornelia, his brothers and sisters Wilbert, Ruth, Sylvester and Sylvia, three infant siblings, and his son-in-law Stan Stack.</cite>

In the obituary, the family expressed gratitude to those who cared for him at the end of his life. <cite index="1-11,1-12">They thanked the staff of Shady Lane for the care they gave him, as well as the Aurora Hospice team, with a particular thank you to a hospice worker named Kayla.</cite> This suggests Fritz spent his final period under hospice care, consistent with a gradual decline associated with advanced age, though the family has not confirmed a specific illness or cause.

<cite index="1-13">A private family life celebration will be held to honor Fritz's life.</cite> Details of the service have not been made public, and the family has asked that anyone seeking further information contact them directly rather than through the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy were directed to the Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes' Pfeffer location, which assisted the family with arrangements.

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How did Frederick William "Fritz" Reitmeyer die?
His obituary does not state a specific cause of death. He had been receiving hospice care at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, at the time of his…
His obituary does not state a specific cause of death. He had been receiving hospice care at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, at the time of his death, consistent with a decline related to advanced age, but no illness has been publicly confirmed.
How old was Fritz Reitmeyer when he died?
He was 97 years old. He was born on September 12, 1928, and died on September 5, 2026, one week before what would have been his 98th birthday.
What was the cause of death?
The cause of death has not been made public. His family's obituary thanked the staff of a nursing home and a hospice care team, but did not name a specific illness or condition.
Was he married?
Yes. He married Cornelia "Cory" Weyenberg on May 26, 1951, and they remained married until her death on May 4, 2021, a marriage of nearly 70 years.
Did he have children?
Yes, he had eight children: Susan, Sally, Mary Kay, Lori, Anthony, Lynn, Fred Todd, and Timothy, along with twelve grandchildren.
What was his net worth?
No net worth has ever been reported for Fritz Reitmeyer. He worked as a punch press operator in a Manitowoc factory and does not appear to have been a person of public wealth or business prominence.
What was he known for?
He was known within his Manitowoc community as a longtime factory worker, a National Guard veteran, and an active volunteer at St. Paul's church, where he served as a communion distributor and lecturer for many years.
Where did he live?
He lived in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for most of his adult life, having been born in the nearby town of Franklin and educated at St. Michael's School in Whitelaw.

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  1. 12 September 1928
    Born in Franklin, Wisconsin, United States
  2. 5 September 2026
    Died in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
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