Obituary for Charles Robert Kreitz, Sr.
Charles “Charlie” Robert Kreitz, Sr. of Gettysburg, died April 23, 2021, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village in Gettysburg, PA.
Born December 22, 1931, in Waynesboro, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles T. and Margaret A. (Hoffman) Kreitz. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Wagerman) Krietz who died August 15, 2005.
Mr. Kreitz was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Gettysburg. He was well-known for his bowling alley mechanical skills and had worked many years as the Sexton for the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church until his retirement. During his retirement, Charlie enjoyed helping out around Krietz Auto in Frederick, MD. Charlie never met a stranger.
Charlie is survived by his six children; Robert L. Krietz of Waynesboro; Charles R. Krietz, Jr. and his wife Kim, of Keymar, MD; Terry E. Krietz, and his wife Ruth, of Gettysburg; Daniel W. Krietz of Gardners; Pamela A. Poland and her husband Jerry of Hanover; and Eva M. Shaffer and her husband Brian of Gettysburg. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; April Krietz Koyne, Angie Stone; Charles Krietz, Cory Krietz, Stacey Krietz Rushwald, Bradley Adam Krietz, Caydee Reck, Brandon Krietz, Sarah Krietz, Megan Poland Mullooly, Tanner Shaffer and Jordan Shaffer Valli; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Brown, brother, Richard “Dick” Kreitz, and daughter-in-law, Mary E. Krietz.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 11a.m. from Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg with Rev. Dr. Frederick Young officiating. Burial will be at Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD. The family will receive friends Tuesday, evening, April 27th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa., as well as one hour before services. Due to COVID-19, mask wearing is requested.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Charles R. Kreitz, Sr. may be made to Trinity United Church, 60 E. High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or the Adams County Office for Aging, Inc., 318 W. Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
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Born December 22, 1931, in Waynesboro, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles T. and Margaret A. (Hoffman) Kreitz. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Wagerman) Krietz who died August 15, 2005.
Mr. Kreitz was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Gettysburg. He was well-known for his bowling alley mechanical skills and had worked many years as the Sexton for the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church until his retirement. During his retirement, Charlie enjoyed helping out around Krietz Auto in Frederick, MD. Charlie never met a stranger.
Charlie is survived by his six children; Robert L. Krietz of Waynesboro; Charles R. Krietz, Jr. and his wife Kim, of Keymar, MD; Terry E. Krietz, and his wife Ruth, of Gettysburg; Daniel W. Krietz of Gardners; Pamela A. Poland and her husband Jerry of Hanover; and Eva M. Shaffer and her husband Brian of Gettysburg. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; April Krietz Koyne, Angie Stone; Charles Krietz, Cory Krietz, Stacey Krietz Rushwald, Bradley Adam Krietz, Caydee Reck, Brandon Krietz, Sarah Krietz, Megan Poland Mullooly, Tanner Shaffer and Jordan Shaffer Valli; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Brown, brother, Richard “Dick” Kreitz, and daughter-in-law, Mary E. Krietz.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 11a.m. from Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg with Rev. Dr. Frederick Young officiating. Burial will be at Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD. The family will receive friends Tuesday, evening, April 27th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa., as well as one hour before services. Due to COVID-19, mask wearing is requested.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Charles R. Kreitz, Sr. may be made to Trinity United Church, 60 E. High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or the Adams County Office for Aging, Inc., 318 W. Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
27
Apr
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Service
Wednesday
28
Apr
11:00 AM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Cemetery Details
Location
Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery
600 Waynesboro Pike
Emmitsburg, Md 21727
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