Louise Reitmeier, 94

Louise E. Reitmeier, 94, formerly of St. Maries, died Nov. 3, 2910, at Coeur d'Alene Homes. She was born Nov. 17, 1915, in Deep Creek, Wash., to Carl and Auguste (Wendte) Meyer.

She grew up in Deep Creek, Wash., and graduated from North Central High School in Spokane in 1934. She married Charles Reitmeier on April 10, 1935, in Spokane and they farmed for 20 years near Nine Mile Falls, Wash. From 1957 until 1959 she attended Kinman Business School and also Nursing School at Sacred Heart Medical Center. She later worked as a secretary for Holy Family Hospital until 1970 when she moved to St. Maries.

Louise was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rebekahs and Benewah County Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997; her son, Gail Reitmeier in 1951 and four brothers. She is survived by her nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane.

You may visit Louise's memorial and sign her online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.