Arland Arthur Reetz, of Horicon, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.
A Celebration of Arland’s life will take place on a later date.
Arland Arthur Reetz, an only child, was born on May 12, 1931, to Arthur and Evelyn (Pischke) Reetz in the Town of St. Marie, Green Lake County.
He was confirmed on April 23, 1944, in Oakfield. The Bible verse he chose for his confirmation was: “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Arland graduated from Oakfield High School in 1949.
On October 4, 1952, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Hanson, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mayville.
Arland proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955, including one year stationed at a remote site in Alaska. After his military service, he worked for Horicon Sand and Gravel, eventually purchasing the business with Bonnie and renaming it Reetz Ready Mix. After selling the business, Arland continued to lend his expertise to other ready-mix companies.
He was a member of the Wisconsin Ready Mix Association and the American Legion Post 0157. He also served as president of the Horicon Kiwanis Club and was an active member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Horicon, where he held various leadership roles including president, usher, trustee, deacon, and finance committee member.
Arland and Bonnie shared a love for motorcycling and traveled extensively throughout the United States. They enjoyed time at their cottage near Park Falls, as well as fishing, camping, and spending winters in South Padre Island, Texas, and Haines City, Florida. Arland also enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and, most of all, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Darryl (Sharon) Reetz and granddaughter, Mariah Reetz (Herman Aparicio, Jr., fiancée); Darlynn (Chris) Katke, grandson, Brian (Britney) Katke, granddaughter, Lauren (Ben) Wilkerson, (great-granddaughter, Isla); Brian (Judith) Reetz, grandchildren, Jenna (Alex) Kreuzer, (great-grandchildren, Gabe and Eleanor), Kyle (Kelsi) Reetz, and Erica (Ryan) Reetz; Bruce (Terri) Reetz, grandchildren, Faline Reetz (great-grandchildren Brooklyn [great-great-granddaughter Londyn), Angel (great-great-grandson, Rylan), Azaliah, Azariah, Sevyn, Kaleb Reetz (great-grandson, Keegan) (great-great-grandson, Emekai), Jerod Reetz, step-grandchildren, Alicia, Jessica, and Joshua (Jessica) Weissenburger, and step-great-grandsons, Lucas and Vincent.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie, and his parents.
Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com
