PEITZ, James R., age 82, of Riverside, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Peitz; brothers, Ralph, Carl, and Robert Peitz.
James is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlene Peitz; children, Chuck Peitz, Terri Johnson, Jamie (Paul) Jamerson, Michael (Cheryl) Peitz, and Linda (Tom) Holland; grandchildren, Crystal (Steve) Adkins, Camille Johnson, Kellie (Tony) Beers, Michael (Mary Kay) Holland, Zachary Pence, Marlene Jamerson, Jacob Jamerson, April Holland, Jason Jamerson, Tracey Holland; great grandchildren, Kyle Adkins, Devin Crowley, Drew Lloyd, Allie Smith, Lydia Beers, Alyssa Adkins, Jaylin Pence, Aidan Beers, Benjamin Holland, Margaret Holland; sister, Delores Morter, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He retired after 38 years of service from Delco Products. James enjoyed bowling, golf, Bingo, and NASCAR. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.