Norbert Cletus Raitz of Mesquite, born August 26, 1931 in Tiffin, OH, passed away June 12, 2017 in Greenville, TX.Preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Phyllis Jocelyn Perkins (married October 11, 1952); parents, Clarence and Marie Brickner Raitz; sister, Anna May Raitz Griffin; son, Jeffrey Todd Raitz.Survived by children, Denise Lynn Raitz Brancheau & husband, Steven; Peggy Sue Raitz Rima & husband, Gary; daughter-in-law, Kim Raitz Birch; grandchildren, Eric Whipple, Curtis Brancheau, Paul Brancheau, Ellyn Brancheau Black, Casey Raitz, Holly Raitz; great grandchildren, Channing, Jett, Jasper, Brady, Brooks, Cole, Cori, Calder; brother, Jerry Raitz & wife, Charlene Raitz ; sisters-in-law, Delores Ageter, Ruth Rospert, Shirley Kear, Sharon O’Nan; brothers-in-law, Raymond and Marvin Perkins; numerous nieces and nephews.Norbert was a meticulous carpenter and had expert knowledge of all facets of construction.His love of his two dogs, “Poopsie “ and “Lady” was parallel to none.