CANFIELD-Justin Robert Reitmann, 24, of Boardman, died June 16, 2007 in a climbing accident while on vacation in Florence, Italy. Justin was born November 26, 1982 in Houston, Texas, the son of Robin Turner and Stephan Reitmann. He was a 2001 graduate of Canfield High School, where he was a member of the soccer and wrestling teams. He had been attending Youngstown State University. Justin joined the Ohio Army National Guard in May of 2001. His unit, the 1-145th HHC of Stow, was called to active duty in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2004, while stationed in Iraq, he served with Troop E, 196th Calvary, North Carolina Army National Guard 30th Enhanced Heavy Separate Brigade, 1st Infantry Division at FOB Berstein, north of Baghdad. He is survived by his mother, Robin Turner of North Lima; his brother Jason Reitmann of Boardman; his father and step mother, Stephan and Stephanie Reitmann of New Philadelphia; his step sister, Karlie Reitmann of New Philadelphia; grandparents, Robert and Diane Kamenitsa of Canfield; aunts and uncles: Susan (Rich) Kunkle, Tom (Julie) Kamenitsa, Lynn (Jon) Kamenitsa, Michael Reitmann, Rose (Herb) Gee, Gerhart Reitmann, Patty Reitmann, John (Sue) Reitmann, Walter (Nancy) Reitmann, Mary (Tom) Hall, and numerous cousins. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Margaret “Peg” Kamenitsa. Rosina and Michael Reitmann, and an uncle, Martin Reitmann. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7PM in Western Reserve United Methodist Church 4580 Canfield Road Rt 62, Canfield, Ohio 44406, where friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165, Canfield, Ohio 44406.
Monday, June 25, 2007
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Western Reserve United Methodist Church
Monday, June 25, 2007
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Western Reserve United Methodist Church
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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