Franklin J. Reetz
1917 - 1979

Manning Monitor article------ 1945

Frank Reetz Writes from Europe
Jan. 9, 1945.
Dear Sirs:
Just a line to let you know that I am once again receiving the Monitor, for some time I didn't get it and I really missed it. Although I've been away from Manning for a long time, I am still very much interested in its happenings; of special interest to me is the column "Letters from the boys in the service.

The weather here reminds me of good old Iowa, it is snowing constantly and the countryside is beautiful. I wish I could describe the country at length but the censor says no. I will say that the sector we're in is the most beautiful I've seen in my travels across England and France. In a nearby city you can buy Coca Colas, ice cream, American cars, etc. It really reminds me of the States.

Please convey my thanks to the Legion for sponsoring the program of sending the paper to us, some day I hope to be a member of their fine organization. Sincerely, Frank Reetz

Promotion For Franklin Reetz
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reetz received a letter from their son, Frank, stating that he had been promoted to T/5 technician 5th grade and that he was from now on orderly clerk and mail clerk.
His job is to take care of the duty roster, assigning men for K. P., guard, fatigue details, etc., keeping the sick book, punishment book, filing all correspondence, bulletins, orders, etc., of the battery; keeping and recording of changes in army regulations, making out the training schedules, general typing, etc., and handling all incoming and outgoing mail.
He says they have a swell set-up as their battery is billeted in Hotel Faube in Eichstadt, Germany.

FRANKLIN REETZ OUT OF SERVICE AFTER 28 MONTHS
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin & Augusta Reetz are visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reetz. They came here from Mrs. Reetz home in Winfield, Kan. Mr. Reetz was recently discharged from service at Camp Chaffe, Ark., after 28 months of service.

Eighteen months overseas in the European area, Germany, France, England and Luxembourg.
His wife met him in Oklahoma City where they spent some time.
Mr. Reetz, formerly located in Indianapolis, has not decided on his future plans.

FRANKLIN REETZ

Franklin Reetz, 62, son of John & Augusta Reetz, formerly of Manning, passed away in Oklahoma City Tuesday, September 19, 1979.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of 1502 Sheffield Rd, Oklahoma City, and one daughter, Linda.