Forrest Reitz, 93, of Fellowship Community, died Oct. 5, 2020, at Fellowship Manor. He was the husband of Arlene (Schlegel) Reitz for 67 years.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles and Tryphena (Sneider) Reitz.

He earned a bachelor’s degree at East Stroudsburg College, where he played baseball, and a master’s degree at Temple University.

He was a radio operator in the U.S. Navy during World War II until he retired.

He was a teacher for 34 years at Northeast Junior High School, Bethlehem.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Joan Laudenslager and her husband Gregory, Anne Cherneski and her husband Joseph and Diane Phillips and her husband Clinton; and three grandsons, Matthew, Spencer and Mitchell.

He was predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters.

Contributions may be made to the National Alopecia Foundation by visiting naaf.org.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.