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The Association was notified of this Aggie's passing on 03/09/2005.
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John David "J.D." Reitz

Birth: Jul. 18, 1926
Death: Feb. 14, 2005

Col. John David Reitz
July 18, 1926 - Feb. 14, 2005

Col. John David Reitz, USAF (Ret), age 78, died Feb. 14, 2005, at his home in Boerne. He was born in Garwood July 18, 1926, and raised in Alleyton. After completion of high school in Columbus, Texas, he graduated from Texas A&M University, Class of '47. Upon receiving his degree in business, J.D. joined the U.S. Air Force as a commissioned officer. During his distinguished military career he served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He received numerous awards and medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Legion of Merit. He was in the Air Force for 25 years before retiring as a colonel.

He retired in Boerne in 1973 where he owned and operated the Dependable Insurance Agency. Until his death, he served the community for 30 years as the Kendall County Veteran's Service Officer.

J.D. was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Boerne Order of the Eastern Star and the Alzafar Shrine.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy; his children, son David and wife Debbie of Missouri City, daughter Nancy Stratta and husband Joe of College Station, and daughter Debbie Lowry and husband Scott of Boerne. He also has six grandchildren, April Machock and husband Frank, Amanda Reitz, Brian Jefferson, Sarah Jefferson, Christopher Lowry and Kevin Lowry; and one great-grandson, Taylor Machock. He is also survived by his brother, E.A. Reitz and wife Dolores of Altair.

Visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Ebensberger Funeral Home. A memorial service was Wednesday, Feb. 16, at St. Helena's Episcopal Church in Boerne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements with Ebensberger Funeral Home of Boerne.

As printed in The Boerne Star, February 15, 2005.
Submitted by Nancy Reitz Stratta

Family links:
Parents:
Ervin Anton Reitz (1901 - 1929)
Alice Willie Koenig Reitz (1899 - 1982)

Spouse:
Nancy Lehmann Reitz (1928 - 2016)*

Sibling:
John David Reitz (1926 - 2005)
Ervin Alice Reitz (1929 - 2006)*

*Calculated relationship

Inscription:
LOM DFC
Air Medal

LM DFC AM

Note: COL US Air Force, World War II, Korea, Vietnam

Burial:
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
San Antonio
Bexar County
Texas, USA
Plot: Section CAA Site 110

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Record added: Apr 21, 2006
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