Anita K. Pitzer 1940-2020

Anita was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Trier, Germany, the only daughter of Anton and Margaret Baltes Heinen.

Anita attended business school in Germany, where she obtained an accounting degree. She was employed by American Greetings as a card stamper and worked for Day’s Inn as a bookkeeper.

On Aug. 29, 1959, Anita was united in marriage to her husband, John, whom she met while he was stationed in Germany with the Air Force. In 1970, John and Anita became proud United States citizens.

Anita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She will be deeply missed by her children, Nancy (Paul) Burgess, Peggy Orr and John Pitzer; her grandchildren, Doug, Lauren, Allie, Logan and Josef; and two great-grandchildren, Addison and Avery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, John, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.

Private services will be held for the immediate family with burial in North Jackson Cemetery.

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