Helen Reitman

Helen Reitman passed away at her home in Camp Springs, KY at the age of 86 on November 26, 2015. She was surrounded by family. Helen was raised in Alexandria, KY, the daughter of Joseph and Amelia Neiser. She was married to the late Norbert Reitman and resided in Camp Springs the rest of her life. She is survived by her son, Tim Reitman and daughter-in-law, Jane Reitman who live in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Randy Reitman passed away in March of this year, and she is survived by her loving daughter-in-law Frances Reis Reitman.   Her brother was the late Jack Neiser. She was the cherished grandmother to Courtney (Scott) Reitman-Deinlein, Nicholas (Sarah) Reitman, Adam Reitman, Cory and Molly Reitman (Michigan). She was great grandmother to Taylar and Mitchell Reitman and Ethan Deinlein. She was a dear aunt to Mary Bernadette Oldiges and survived by many nieces and nephews. ​Helen was a homemaker and previous co-owner of Reitman Auto Parts. She was a volunteer for over 25 years in the gift shop at St. Luke Hospital, now St. Elizabeth, and a founding member of The Ladies Auxiliary of the Camp Springs Fire Department. She was a true friend to all animals, a lover of dogs and her kindness to any stray animal that came to her door was legendary. She was a lifetime bowler and enjoyed gardening and worked to make her yard a park-like treasure to behold. She offered unconditional love to all around her and will be missed by family and friends alike. Friends are invited to gather with her family on Sunday November 29, from 2 to 5 pm at Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St., Alexandria, KY. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph Church, Camp Springs, KY at 10 am on Monday, November 30. Reception following at Camp Springs Fire Department. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Campbell County Animal Shelter or the League For Animal Welfare.