Thomas E. Reitz

Thomas E. Reitz, 84, of Douglassville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late J. William and the late Erma W. (Reynolds) Reitz. He was the loving husband of Judith L. (Bock) Reitz.

Tom was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School, where he was an outstanding four-sport athlete. He distinguished himself as the first Daniel Boone athlete to earn four varsity letters every year of high school, participating in football, basketball, baseball, and track & field. His athletic accomplishments earned him induction into the Daniel Boone Sports Wall of Fame. Following high school, he continued his passion for football, playing semi-professionally for the Spring-Ford Marauders.

Tom was employed as a blaster for Maurer & Scott, Inc. where he dedicated 54 years of service.

Throughout his younger years, Tom was actively involved in his community, generously sharing his knowledge and love of sports by coaching youth football, baseball, and basketball. He was a member of the Daniel Boone Optimist Club and St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Amityville, PA.

Above all, Tom cherished his family and the time spent with those closest to him. His dedication to his family, his community, and the many young athletes he coached will be fondly remembered.

In addition to his wife, Judy, Tom is survived by his son, Scott A. Reitz, husband of Stacey, of Crestwood, KY; daughter, Beth Ann Zerkowski, wife of Richard, of St. Johns, FL; 4 grandchildren, Madison, Olivia, Tyler, and Nathaniel; and six great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by three siblings.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM at St. Paul's Cemetery, 975 Old Airport Rd. Douglassville, PA 19518.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's U.C.C., 1979 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, PA 19518. A visitation with the family will be held at the church from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's U.C.C. Memorial Fund, at the above address.

The family asks everyone to wear bright colors to his service; it will reflect the joy Tom found in spending time with each one of you.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC., Birdsboro, PA.