Irene E. Reitzel

Irene Elizabeth (Myers) Reitzel, age 100, went to her heavenly home on February 8th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur John Reitzel; son, Douglas P. Reitzel; sisters, Gladys Keegan, Anna Rose Ritchey, and Pauline Allison; brothers, William Myers, Bob Myers, Howard Myers, and Lester Myers; daughters in-law, Joyce Reitzel and Patty Reitzel; and great grandson, Ian Bennett.

She is survived by her children, Michael Reitzel, Sandra Reitzel, and Jefferey Reitzel; grandchildren, Mark Reitzel, Todd Reitzel, Jason Watts, Stephen Reitzel, Emily Bennett, and Dana Hicks; as well as 15 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Irene attended St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a Martha and worked in the kitchen for LOGOS and VSB.

Irene loved to play cards and Yahtzee with her friends and family. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports. She was an avid baseball fan and was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary 2743.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service, which will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Phil Gardner officiating. A graveside committal and burial will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, beginning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com