James I. Fleitz Obituary
The world bids farewell to James I. Fleitz of Whitehouse, Ohio, departing on September 27, 2025 at the age of 91. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James I. Fleitz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Fleitz and Evelyn Fleitz (Curtis); his wife Rosemarie Fleitz (Schneider); his siblings, Jean Nowakowski (Henry), Rosie St Julian (Jim) and Fred (Chris); and his siblings-in-law, Margaret Henig (Franz), Dorothy Johnston (William), Mary Juers (Milton), Jimmy Schneider, Louie (MaryAnn) and Gene Schneider (Barbara Living).
He is survived by: his children, James Fleitz of Dallas, Gwendolyn Smith (Jeffrey) of Maumee, Jacqueline Nowak (Mark) of Swanton and Sue Ruffier (Richard) of Swanton; his grandchildren, Connie Roeleven (Hans), Steven Smith (Kim), Richard Ruffier (Alyssa), Victoria Loranc (Nick), Christopher Ruffier, Nicole Ruffier and Colton Fleitz; and his siblings, Robert Fleitz (Joan Deased), Tom Fleitz (Carmen) and Evelyn Day (Ken). He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home- Waterville Chapel (7220 Dutch Rd, Waterville, OH 43566). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home (7220 Dutch Rd, Waterville, OH 43566). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church (104 W Broadway St, Maumee, OH 43537).
Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Maumee, Ohio. Keep James's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
