Meredith J. Fetz Gleitz Obituary (1926 - 2019)

Meredith Woodward Fetz Gleitz passed from this life on May 22, 2019 at Meadow View Health Ctr, Salem, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Alma Daily Woodward, her former husband, Frank Fetz, her husband, Donald Gleitz, a son, Thomas Fetz, one brother, two sisters, and a great grandson. She is survived by a daughter, Francie Hall (Chuck) of Taos, New Mexico, a son, Gregory Fetz, of Victor, West Virginia, a brother, Millard Woodward, step-children, Kelly Gleitz, (Gina) Monte Gleitz ( Diane) Wendy Gleitz Prejean (John) and Kyle Gleitz (Kelly), Joann Fetz Dukes, six grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to her grandson,Thom Fetz and his wife, Stacey who were so loyal with care, visits and taking Grandma out to eat and to her special friend, Debbie Mildenburger, who took such loving care of her. Blessings to you all. Meredith was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII, working at the munitions plant in Charlestown, IN. She worked for the United States Census Bureau for 30 years, retired and then went back to work for them for a short period of time. In her "retirement" she worked for John Kenyon Eye Center for many years sharing her beautiful smile as a volunteer. She was also active in AARFE (American Association of Retired Federal Employees). She loved reading, crossword puzzles and was a scrabble champion. She also enjoyed traveling, loved to eat and was a marvelous cook. Her annual Thanksgiving meal was legend. She was filled with the joy of living, and lived life her way. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, and thanks go out to Pastors Loppnow, Woods Kischnik for their untiring support. She has passed on the wings of angels to a better place. She will surly color a swath of the rainbow with her favorite lipstick. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 26, at Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany, Indiana Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown, Indiana. Burial at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Lanesville, Indiana