Richard was the postmaster and storekeeper at Avilton. "Mr. Garlitz took a great interest in church affairs, and his death was a keen blow to the pastor." From the history of St. Ann's Mission
son of Israel and Ellen Robeson Garlitz
b. b. 01/25/1856 d. 1910
married first Mary Hetz 1861 - 1879 married second Susan C. Blocher 1886 - 1924
Children with Mary Hetz
Charles R. 1879 - 1936 m. Anne Belle Custer 1883 - 1959
Children with Susan C. Blocher
Alvin June 26, 1885 - May 14, 1953 m. Esther Weimer July 31, 1882 - Dec 31, 1966
Howard Feb 27, 1890 - March 1891
Veronica 1890 - 1960 m. Alexander Barkley 1886 - 1967
Magdalene "Dailey" 1895 0 1911
Pansy c. 1896 - c. 1920 m. Patrick Broderick one daughter adopted out. one daughter died infancy
Adell Sarah 1899 0 1965 m. Joshua Henry Turner 1894 - 1942 11 children
Bernard 1904 - 1918
Earl E. Aug. 21, 1908 - Nov. 17, 1981 m. Hazel V. Crowe No children (obituary)
Richard was the first postmaster of the Avilton Post Office and continued until his death when his wife Susan took over. The position went next to her daughter, Adell and her husband Joshua Turner until its closing.