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Patricia Reitzel Obituary
Feb 5, 1960 - May 20, 2025
Norwalk
Patricia "Patty" M. Reitzel, 65, of Norwalk, went to be with the lord Tuesday, May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 5, 1960, to the late Edward and Agnes (Schneider) McGinn.
Patty was a 1978 graduate of Norwalk High School. She worked for Dublo's Carry-Out for over 23 years, and many will remember her fun-loving and free-spirited personality. Patty was a breast cancer survivor and a member of the Norwalk Conservation Club. In her spare time, she loved to play cards with friends, tend to her garden, ride her bike, and go bargain hunting at garage sales. Her most cherished time was spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Patty is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Jefferey Reitzel; her children, Dana (Stone) Meyers-Hicks, Stephen (Carrie) Reitzel, and Emily (Patrick) Bennett; her grandchildren, Nate, Isaiah, Paige, Jennifer, Olivia, Lilli, Avery, Carson, Owen, Chloe, and Myles; her great-grandchildren, Jackson and Elijah; her siblings, Mary Claus and Edward McGinn, her in-laws, Irene Reitzel, Sandy Reitzel, and Mike Reitzel.
In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in passing by her father-in-law, Arthur Reitzel; her brother-in-law, Doug Reitzel; and grandchild, Ian Bennett.
Friends and family may call from 12- 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main St, Norwalk, OH 44857. Funeral Service will take place following the visitation at 3 p.m. with Pastor Charles Conrad officiating.
Memorial contribu-tions in Patti's name can be made to Cancer Services, 505 E. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870.
Online Expressions of sympathy may be at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com
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Daniel Meyers
May 25, 2025
Sorry to hear of her passing, my condolences to the family
Kathy Hunter
May 24, 2025
Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. Patty was a great person and had lots of love for you and your family. She will definitely be missed very much.
Love Kathy
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