Elizabeth Reitter

April 29 1927 - May 23 2018

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Visitation :

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Tuesday June 12th 2018 5-8 p.m.

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Memorial Service
Wednesday June 13th 2018 at 10:00 am

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Reitter (Baumann), age 91, after a long struggle with dementia, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 29th, 1927 and graduated from St. Mary of the Springs Academy in 1945. She was a military nurse's aide volunteer, and member of St. Agatha Parish and Women's Club in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She supported many causes for children and Veterans. Inspired by Native American ways, she held holistic views toward health and healing. Her hobbies included music, playing piano/organ and cards, dancing, singing and painting. She was an avid UA & OSU fan, and skilled athlete herself in tennis, softball, basketball, and bowling (Women's International Bowling Congress; Amigo Club 1961 Champion). She will be remembered for her "love and light", and selfless devotion to her family and Reitter Stucco. Preceded in death by parents, Fritz and Ellen (Fitzmartin) Baumann; siblings, Wally, Bill, Bob, Fritz and Mary Jane "Toots" Wirthman; son, David Paul, and husband of 33 yrs., Richard "Dick" Reitter. Survived by siblings, Jack, Rick, Nancy Mizesko, and Carol Perkins; children, Gabe, Fritz, Gary (Wendy), Bobby (Lynne), Jack (Sheri), Tammy, and Ellen (Frank) Portier; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many thanks to the Crown Pointe Care Center staff. Visitation Tuesday, June 12th 5-8 p.m., and Wednesday June 13th at 9:30 a.m., with a 10 a.m. Memorial Service at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212 followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High St. Lockbourne, OH 43137. In lieu of flowers, continue her support of children and military families, by donating In Memory of "Elizabeth Reitter", to either: Ronald McDonald House Charities-Central Ohio, RMHC-centralohio.org or M.A.S.H. Military and Service Heroes Pantry, mashpantry.org. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.


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Condolences for Elizabeth Reitter


From : Akaisha Kaderli
To : The Reitter Family
Date: May 26th 2018

My Dear Cousins,

I am sending my love and my condolences for the loss of your Mother, my Aunt Betty. I am sorry for your emotional pain and grieving. I hope that the love you all shared together and the memories you have will sustain you during this difficult time. I will always remember her brilliant smile - a real show stopper!
Loving you all,
Akaisha
From : Sue & Tim Ulmer
To : The Reitter Family
Date: May 29th 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May God's Blessings be upon her. Love you,
From : Jack & Marigene Baumann & Family
To : The Reitter Family
Date: May 29th 2018

Our deepest sympathies to your family. She will be greatly missed and she was loved dearly.

Love you all,
From : Karena Christman
To : All of you --
Date: May 30th 2018

To all my dear cousins

Please know you are all in my heart and prayers. Your mom was a real symbol of strength, sacrificial love and faithfulness to our family.

Losing someone so special to you is never easy - I pray that you rest in the Lord's strength, peace and perfect love.

Blessings,

Karena
From : Christopher Baumann
To : The Reitter Family
Date: May 30th 2018

Aunt Betty was a warm and caring person with more Spirit than I have ever known. She is always in my soul. Love to all of my Reitter Cousins.
From : Karen Ortiz (Baumann)
To : Reitter family
Date: May 31st 2018

My last memory of my Aunt Betty was when her kids gave her a wonderful birthday celebration several years ago. She was dancing up a storm with the most beautiful smile on her face surrounded by loving family and friends! I can picture her now doing the same thing. She will forever be in my heart and prayers. Love and prayers for all my cousins, Aunts and Uncles during this difficult time. I love you all. ❤%uFE0F
From : Kathy Daft
To : Reitter Family
Date: June 2nd 2018

Love your entire family. My prayers for all.....hope all drive extra cautiously-- a lot on your minds. I rejoice that your mom is at peace....and is celebrating with those joined in heaven before her.

I loved Aunt Betty dearly and will always remember her strength and love...she was such a great family--wife, mother, aunt, friend. She knew Jesus, her mind, spirit and soul! I believe she spoke through her eyes with love , commitment and confidence that we understood us, individually...even though later she could not express in verbal words. She understood heavenly things that none of us ever will during our lifetime. She had faith in everybody, too-- faults and all. Anyway, she never preached to me--what she thought I should be doing. She was a woman who shared just enough information ( many times a scripture)...then would say, " you'll see". I took that as her knowing/ believing that we were each on our own journey to Christ and eternal life with Him....she gave comfort through her eyes...and they did ' sparkle, twinkle..has she would tilt her head and step back...and she would laugh a little--As I understood her to think, " I know you think I am a little wackey....but, you WILL UNDERSTAND LATER". Later, could be here on Earth during our lifetime---- but, if not...SHE KNEW WE WOULD WHEN WE PASS ON AND GO TO HEAVEN. How blessed we were to be in the life of Betty Baumann Reitter. P.S. Especially happy seeing her greeted by her precious little David--- love
From : Jacquie Potter Emery and Chris Emery
To : The Reitter (adult) children
Date: June 3rd 2018

We are sending love, hugs and prayers to all of you. It is so hard to lose you Mom even if she is not well. She is beautiful and her memory will assist you more than you realize now.
Hugs, Jacquie & Chris
From : Andy Baumann
To : Reiter Family
Date: June 4th 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Betty was a great woman and will be missed.Many Great Memories.
Andy
From : Crown Pointe Care Center
To : The Reitter Family
Date: June 11th 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

You remain in our hearts,
Crown Pointe Care Center
From : Jacci and Kevin Cenci-McGrody
To : The Reitter and Baumann Families
Date: June 12th 2018

Dear Reitter and Baumann Families,

You are in our thoughts with our deepest sympathies and prayers. Love, peace, and comfort.

Love, Jacci and Kevin
From : Debbie Falter
To : The Reiter Famil
Date: June 15th 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special person who I often saw at Crown Pointe. I have prayers and sympathy for you all at this difficult time.