Reiner A. Katzel, 68, of Wareham, died Saturday, March 20, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Lovejoy) Katzel.

Born in Zwickau, Germany, Mr. Katzel moved to the United States in 1964. A previous resident of Brockton, he lived in Wareham for the past 30 years. He was a painter and owned and operated Reiner Katzel Painting.

Mr. Katzel was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie # 3741, in Buzzards Bay and enjoyed fishing.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Tommy Katzel, of Wareham and Hans Katzel, of Fairhaven; his sisters, Gertrude and Christa, both of Germany, and his good friend Peter Shetzer, of Easton.

His funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 25, at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28), Wareham at 10 a.m.  Interment will be in Center Cemetery, Wareham. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

For directions and on-line guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com