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Myron T. Reis 1925 - 1948

The Carroll Daily Times Herald, February 9, 1948

Myron Reis Dies; Injured In Truck Crash Last Week
Carroll Truck Driver Second Traffic Fatality in Carroll County This Year

Myron Reis, 22, Carroll; who was injured critically in a truck accident near Woodbine last Wednesday night, died at Mercy hospital, Council Bluffs, about 8:45 a. m. today.

The Olerich funeral coach of Carroll brought the body here today. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mr. Reis was injured when the truck he was driving crashed into the rear end of a semi-trailer two miles east of Woodbine. He was en route to Carroll with a load of merchandise.

The accident occurred when the semi-trailer stopped suddenly to allow an oncoming bus the right-of-way across a narrow bridge.

The Carroll man is the second county resident injured fatally in a highway accident this year. Mrs. Ivan Forke, 24, of Breda was killed in a collision last month about five miles east of Breda.

MR. REIS was employed by Louis Pietig, operator of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling company plant here. He is survived by his widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reis, six sisters and three brothers. Another brother preceded him in death.

He was a World War II army veteran and a member of SS. Peter and Paul church.

The Carroll Daily Times Herald, Carroll, Iowa, February 10, 1948

Funeral Services For Myron Reis to Be Held Thursday

Funeral services are set for 8:30 a. m. Thursday at SS. Peter and Paul's church for Myron T. Reis, 22, whose injuries in a truck accident hear Woodbine last Wednesday evening resulted in his death at Mercy hospital, Council Bluffs, at 8:20 yesterday morning. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

The body is resting at the Olerich Funeral home, where the rosary will be prayed at 8 o'clock tonight and also Wednesday evening. Mr. Reis was born April 21, 1925, at Breda, a son of Joe and Caroline Reis. He was educated in St. Bernard's school there.

His marriage to Betty Jean Pietig of Carroll took place August 28, 1945, a t SS. Peter and Paul's church. Mr. Reis was in the armed forces at that time, having entered the service March 27, 1945. His foreign duty took him to the Philippine Islands, where he was stationed for 14 months. He came home November 13, 1946.

Besides his wife and parents, of Carroll, he leaves six sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Charles Killeen (Lorrine), Westside; LaVerdas, Breda; Mrs. Lawrence Loneman (Darnella), Carroll, and Janice, Delmar, Betty, Illamae, Joseph and Karen Ann, at home. One brother died in infancy.

Mr. Reis belonged to SS. Peter and Paul's church. He was a member of the Amvets service organization. He was employed by Louis Pietig, operator of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling company plant here.

Mr. Reis was injured when the truck he was driving crashed into the rear of a semi-trailer two miles east of Woodbine, as he was en route to Carroll with a load of merchandise. The accident occurred when the semi-trailer stopped suddenly to allow an oncoming: bus the right-of-way across a narrow bridge.

 

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