Frederick “Fritz” William Reitmeyer, 97, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Fritz 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. Fritz served his country in the National Guard for three years before his discharge. On May 26, 1951, he married Cornelia “Cory” Weyenberg, she preceded him in death on May 4, 2021. He worked as a punch press operator at Invincible, until his retirement in 1991. Fritz was a member of Holy Family Prayer Group, New Life Christian Ministrels, Thursday Night New Life Prayer Group, was a communion distributor and lecturer at St. Paul’s and assisted with church services at the Health Care Center.
Fritz is 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; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren with one more on the way; and 10 great-great grandchildren. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Fritz was preceded in death by his parents: Fred G. and Margaret Reitmeyer; wife: Cornelia Reitmeyer; brothers and sisters: Wilbert, Ruth, Sylvester, Sylvia, and three infant siblings; and son-in-law: Stan Stack.
A private family life celebration will be held to honor Fritz’s life. For further information please contact an immediate family member.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location, is assisting the family with arrangements.
