Milkins - Kirkhoff Funeral Home
Grace M. Klutz
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December 24, 1924 - February 18, 2010


Grace M. Klutz 85 of Fort Worth, Texas and formerly of the Reading area died February 18, 2010 in Kindred Hospital, Fort Worth.

She was the widow of Julian E. Klutz who died May 1, 1982.

Born in Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County she was the daughter of the late George and Jennie (Moyer) Reichwein.

She graduated from Butler Township High School in 1942 and Bryn Mawr School of Nursing in 1945. She was a member of the Army Corps of Cadets as a nurse. She was last employed as a registered nurse for Headstart of Reading until her retirement.

She was formerly a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park.

She is survived by 1 son Robert E. Klutz in Centreville,Virginia and 1 daughter Joanne E. Klutz with whom she last resided in Fort Worth. She is also survived by 1 brother Paul J. husband of Carol Reichwein of Hummelstown and two grandsons Julian R. and Evan A. Klutz in Virginia who meant the world to her. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by brothers Carl, George and Vincent.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:30 PM in Milkins Funeral Home, Inc. 4914 Kutztown Road Temple with Msgr. Dennis Hartgen officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale.

Friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to service time in the funeral home.

She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family, including the newest member, Willow.

In lieu of flowers please consider making contributions in her memory to the Susan G. Komen Foundation PO Box 101328 Ft. Worth, TX 76185 or locally at Fox Chase Cancer Center 333 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111.