Lawrence Albert Reitz

Lawrence “Larry” Albert Reitz, M.D., 83, passed peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital on January 23, 2021. Larry was born on July 4, 1937, in Evansville, IN to Allen and Sylvia (Kessel) Reitz. He was blessed with a loving wife and family. He married Carol Dell (Rice) Reitz on August 22, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Larry graduated from Evansville Reitz High School in 1955, Purdue University with a Pharmacy degree in 1959, and the Indiana School of Medicine in 1963. At Purdue, Larry was a member of Acacia Fraternity and Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society. Larry practiced medicine for 40 years, the first 10 years of practice he served as Medical Director for Chevrolet of Indianapolis and the next 30 years in private practice. He served as Chairman of the Family Practice Department at Methodist Hospital – Indianapolis. Larry loved taking care of his patients and delivering babies (over 4000 in his career).

Larry believed in country and family. He served as an officer in the Indiana National Guard and was a volunteer coach for both Indianapolis Dad’s Club Football and Ransburg Little League for many years.

Upon retirement from medicine, Larry and his wife built and developed the first mixed use neighborhood in Boone County, the Stonegate Subdivision. They donated nearly 10 acres of land to the Zionsville School Corporation for the site of Stonegate Elementary as well as helped to secure the land for the site of Zionsville West Middle School for the school corporation.

Larry loved fishing, gardening and taking time to enjoy sunsets. He was a life-long member of the John Purdue Club and had a passion for both watching and attending Purdue Sporting events.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife, Carol; sons Lawrence A. II (Jasna), Jonathan W. (Lauri); grandchildren, Kaja, Milan, Matz, Fritz, Allison, Erica, Sarah.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Sylvia, and his brother Bradford “Brad” Reitz.

Due to COVID 19, the family will plan on a celebration of life later in the year. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Zionsville Education Foundation (900 Mulberry St, Zionsville, IN 46077) or a charity of choice.