Obituary of Louis E. Reitz

Louis E. Reitz, 84 of Twin Falls passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at his home. Louis was born December 25, 1926 in a farm house Ute, Iowa the son of Frank and Alvina Rohde Reitz. As the years went by he was joined by 5 brothers and 1 sister. He attended grade school at a country school and high school at Battle Creek, Iowa. Louis married LaVonna Krayenhagen on June 8, 1949. They moved to Hansen, Idaho where they farmed in Hansen and Kimberly until buying a farm in the Hunt area. They retired from farming after row cropping and raising cattle. They then became snow birds going to Arizona every winter. They traveled with their dear friends Bill & Betty Hadlock. Louis and Bill always joked, that 80 miles a day was a big day. Louis always would say he wasn’t a cowboy, but a boy with cows. The past few years it was – pack a lunch grandma we’re going to Curry (Jackpot). Louis was a member of the Rock Creek Community church in Twin Falls. Louis is survived by his wife of 61 years LaVonna; daughter Lana (Clark) Egbert, son Lisle “Les” (Cathy) Reitz and daughter-in-law Glenda Reitz; 5 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 6 step-great grandchildren; 1 sister Barbara (Curtis) Kistenmacher of Holstein, IA and 1 brother Mike (Marlene) Reitz of Battle Creek, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Larry Reitz and brothers Clarence, Marvin, Raymond and Lawrence. Memorial services will take place at a later date and will be announced at that time. The family suggest memorials be made to the Rock Creek Community Church, 262 5th Ave. E. in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. Friends and family are encouraged to share their thoughts and memories of Louis at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com