Eleanor Alma (Trapp) Reitz

Eleanor Alma Reitz, age 90, of Three Oaks died peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Her life began April 5, 1932 in Galien, Michigan, one of nine children born to Charles and Alma Trapp. She married Schuyler P. Reitz February 22, 1950 in Sawyer, Michigan.  After thirty-five years of marriage, he preceded her in death May 15, 1985.

Eleanor enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing bingo, and going to the casino.  She loved to cook and bake.  She also enjoyed sewing and making things for her family. She worked for Gerber Baby Wear as a seamstress for a number of years.   

Eleanor will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by one daughter, Judy Scoggin of Three Oaks; two sons, Dale (Sharon) Reitz, Roger (Nancy) Reitz, both of Three Oaks; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Obie Scoggin, one granddaughter, Leigh Ann Reitz: siblings, Elsie, twins Eva and Edith, Bob, twins Alice and Albert, Kenneth, and Leo.

Family and friends will gather from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2022 in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church of Glendora, 1733 West Glendora Road, Buchanan.

Eleanor will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in Riverside Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Eleanor be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Glendora, 1733 West Glendora Road, Buchanan, Michigan 49107.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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