Obituary of Gary Pitz

Gary Pitz, 76, of Peosta and formerly of New Vienna, Iowa passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 14, 2020, at UW Health University Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. **PROCESSION PAST THE FAMILY FARM WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO FUNERAL SERVICES.** A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2020 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna with burial immediately following in the church cemetery. Rev. Anthony Nketiah will officiate with Rev. Carl Ries concelebrating. Gary was born September 8, 1944, in New Vienna, Iowa the son of Paul and Leonetta (Ries) Pitz. He married Elaine (Siebels) Pitz on February 23, 1974. He had a passion for farming, taking over the Pitz Family farm, in 1974. Gary excelled in basketball and baseball for many years. He later enjoyed watching sports, especially his children and grandchildren. Gary also looked forward to his Tuesday golf outings, and occasional fishing trips. Survivors include his wife, Elaine, of 46 years, children: Scott (Amy) Pitz of Epworth, Amy (Dan) O’Connell of Delhi, Kevin (Lori) Pitz of New Vienna, Megan (Brian) Werner of Delhi; grandchildren: Grace, Garrett, Allie, Cambrie, Payton, Olivia, Miya, Gordon, Parker, Brylee, Brant, Braelyn; siblings: Doris (Tony) Helle of Edgewood, Phyllis Jean Hromadka of Dubuque, Kay Hughes of Marion; in-laws: Jeanette Johnson of Appleton, WI, Cleo (Mike) Rogers of Cascade, Sally Siebels of Monticello, Paul (Linda) Siebels of Monticello, Beverly (Jim) Ervin of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law, Harvey and Louise Siebels, in-laws: David Hughes, Leroy Johnson, David Siebels; a niece, Julie Hromadka and nephew, Devin Siebels. The family would like to thank the First Responders of Centralia/Peosta, the ER Department at MercyOne in Dubuque, and the UW Staff for all their compassionate care. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.