Robert Raitz

Dr. Robert Raitz, 78, passed away at Emory Hospital Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, from heart surgery complications. His wife Vivian, lost the love of her life on that day.

Other survivors are son and daughter-in-law Ron and Bridgette Raitz of Marietta; daughter Karen Raitz of Woodstock; son Ken Raitz of Chattanooga; granddaughter and grandson Tiffany and Robert Raitz of Ooltewah, Tenn.; grandson and granddaughter Ryan and Nikki Raitz of Marietta; special friends Brigitt Yates, Randi and Sydney Raitz; plus numerous siblings, nieces and nephews, cousins, and loving friends and former patients.

Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dalton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 S. Tibbs Road, Dalton. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the same location, with Pastor Rex Frost officiating, assisted by Jeff White, MD.

Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Learning Tree School, 300 S. Tibbs Road, P.O. Box 1526, Dalton, GA 30722. They will be applied to the Worthy Student Fund.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.

Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton, is in charge of arrangements.

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