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Theodore "Ted" Reitz
January 4, 1941 - March 31, 2024

Place of Birth: Sidney, Montana
Residence: Sidney, Montana
Age: 83



Theodore “Ted” Reitz, 83 peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT with family by his side.

Ted was born January 4, 1941, to George and Lydia Reitz in Sidney, Montana. He attended Ridgelawn School through the 8th grade and graduated from Sidney High School in 1959.

After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and completed basic training in Long Beach, CA. He was assigned to the USS Walker and spent time near Hawaii and Japan. His last year and a half he spent in Iceland working in communications. He was honorably discharged in 1963.

Upon returning home, he met the love of his life Beverly Edwards from Lindsey, Montana and they were married September 12, 1964, at the Methodist Church in Glendive, Montana. They were blessed with three children: Steven in 1965, Barbara in 1967, and Kevin in 1970.

Ted worked various jobs and got into the fiberglass industry, working for Linton Inc. in Sidney before moving to New Jersey to work for American Standard. In 1972 he moved back to Dickinson, North Dakota to work until 1975 when the facility closed. He returned to Sidney to take over the family farm from his dad who was retiring and farmed for 44 years until 2020 saw Ted’s own retirement and passing of the farm to his son, Steven.

Ted enjoyed going to coffee with friends and neighbors and spending time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Lydia; and two brothers, Larry and Gene.

Ted is survived by his wife, Beverly, of 59 years; children Steven and his sons Bryce and Daniel, Barbara and her husband Will and son Tyler, and Kevin and his wife Kerry and their children Abby and Aaron; and his siblings Kenneth (Sandy) Reitz, Mary Ann Howard, and Betty Kay Thrams; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial Contribution
In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the Sidney Health Center Cancer Center in Ted's name.

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Betty Joslin Erlandsen (New Hope, MN)
Apr 2, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the family of Teddy. He and my brother Steve could empathize with each other during their last days. They can continue to coffee in that home in the beyond..
Lynn& Linda Powers
Apr 3, 2024
Our sincere condolences to all of Ted’s family and friends. Always enjoyed visiting with Ted.
Bill Iversen (Sidney, MT)
Apr 4, 2024
He was a good neighbor to have. I remember quite a few early mornings after we would get our water set we would lean on a pickup truck box and have a quick chat. My condolences to Bev and the family.
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