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Surnames: Reitz
Classification: Query
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I am a decendant of the Reitz Family, My grandfather was Edwin Conrad Reitz. From what
little that I know, I was told that the bothers Clemens and Francis had a dispute over
religious beliefs. Subsequently, they parted ways and I don't know how this relates,
but there was I believe 2 high schools with the Reitz name, I believe that There is one in
Evansville, and one in Oshkosh Wisconson. I also know that one of the brothers started a
retail store called Sprouse Reitz which eventually turned into Sprouse. I have been led to
believe that my Grandfather is from the Prodestant side of the Reitz clan and the other
side is Catholic. Now how this relates I don't know. I hope that this is of some use
to you.