Betty Lou Meltz

April 30, 2018

Betty Lou (Riegel) Meltz, 76, passed away April 30, 2018 at Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring with her beloved husband Emil by her side. Betty Lou and her husband Emil were proprietors of Meltz Lumber Co. in Mellenville. For many years Betty Lou worked side by side with Emil serving as an officer, growing their company to the success it continues with to this day. Betty Lou was known for her love of enjoying all people. She was gifted in hospitality and her doors were always open for family, friends, and anyone in need. She was an accomplished cook and always had enough for a pop in guest. She was proud of her home in Avon Park, FL. which served as their winter residence. Betty Lou always had a smile and a joyful spirit, along with a sense of humor no one could compare. She loved studying the bible and church functions as a member of People’s Bible Church in Claverack. Her heart was pleased as she was being blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She and Emil loved riding on his motorcycle in their younger years, and driving about in their many vintage automobiles. They so enjoyed the many friends they met ball room and country dancing, and the numerous vacations they went on. She was a volunteer at Columbia Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Mellenville Fire Co. Auxiliary, and the Mellenville Grange. Betty Lou was known for always putting others first. The least she could be remembered for is having a wonderful full life and one who will be greatly missed. To cherish Betty Lou’s memory include her beloved husband of 55 years, Emil Meltz Jr., children Geraldine (Meltz) Wolfe, Ronald Meltz, Emil Meltz III, and Jeffrey (Marie) Meltz, grandchildren, Audrey (Andre), Brittany, Jeff, Jason, Heather, Emil IV, Nevaeh, Johnathan (Kadie), Bryson, David, and Megan, greatgrandchildren, Alex, Ashley, Laila, Elaina, Keith, Cooper, Tyler, Leo, Zachary, and Maverack. Also survived by brother William Riegel, sister Rose Marie Coons, brothers and sisters in law Nancy Colarusso, Gail (Buddy) Price, Thomas Meltz, Mary (Jeff) Jones, Flo Riegel, and Theresa Riegel, along with mother in law Elizabeth Lynk. Betty Lou was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth (Koppe) Riegel and Roland “Honey” Riegel, grandson Ronald Meltz Jr., brothers, Charles and David Riegel, brothers in law Donald Coons and Robert Colarusso, sisters in law Paulette Riegel and Lillian Meltz, father in law Emil Meltz and mother in law Louise Upright. Visitation hours are Sunday from 3-6pm. A visitation hour from 10am-11am, followed by funeral services at 11:00am are Monday. Interment will be in Mellenville Union Cemetery. Visitation and funeral will be held at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty Lou’s name are encouraged to be made to God’s Little Campground 136 George Rd. Ghent, NY 12075