Dean James Iltz

Dean James Iltz died February 7, 2012, at the age of 69.

He was born May 21, 1942 at Ritzville to George and Katie (Kissler) Iltz. He was raised on the Graedel place outside Odessa and graduated in 1960 from Odessa High School. After graduating, he worked various odd jobs including at the local IGA Grocery Store in Ritzville and the Ritz Theatre, where he ran the movie reels. Later he worked at the gas company in Ritzville known as Columbia Gas. He entered the U.S. Army in 1964 and served as a supply clerk at Fort Bragg, N.C. and was honorably discharged in 1966.

He made his way back to Ritzvi...