Dateline-Boscobel

Frederick E. "Fritz" Reiger, age 98 of Boscobel, and formerly of Wauzeka,  passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Boscobel Care and Rehab in Boscobel. He was born September 20, 1919 at Harris Ridge, Marietta Township, Crawford County, Wisconsin.  He was the son of Frederick and Laura (Onstine) Reiger.  He married Ruth Ward on December 1, 1943 in Steuben.  Fritz and Ruth have been married for 75 years. Fritz farmed all of his life on the family farm which was a mile stone of 150 years.  Fritz enjoyed hunting, fishing, and enjoyed making maple syrup in the spring. He is survived by his wife Ruth Reiger of Boscobel. One son Dennis (Judy) Reiger of Blue River. Two daughters, Donna Faulkner of Boscobel, and Dianne (Jim) Hazen of Wauzeka. 10 Grandchildren, Several Great and Great-Great Grandchildren. A sister Ruth Kessler of Onalaska. A brother in law Paul Holz of Freeport Ill. along with several Nieces and Nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Raymond Reiger, two sisters Shirley Holz and Martha Onstine. two great-grandsons, a son in law Delos Faulkner.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday April 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Wauzeka. Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating.  Burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery.  Friends may call on Wednesday April 4, 2018 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral home in Boscobel,. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the Boscobel Rescue Squad. Online condolences can be given to www.kendallfuneralservice.com