Generation 11

Sylvester "Smitty" Smith (1934-2011)

Mercer Adams Funeral Service, November 2011

Sylvester Francis “Smitty” Smith, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 9, 2011.

He was born in Okarche, OK on Mar. 12, 1934 to Anton "Tony" and Marie (Wittrock) Smith.

He graduated from Holy Trinity HS and joined the US Army shortly thereafter serving during 1954-1956. He spent one year in Korea along the Demilitarized Zone as a communications lineman.

After discharge, he moved to Wichita, KS working for Boeing Aircraft. In 1958, he accepted a job with H.J. Jefferies Truck Line in OKC, as an owner/operator, hauling oil field and construction equipment throughout the US and Canada. From 1978-2010, he worked for Oklahoma City Freightliner in truck sales.

He enjoyed boating, playing poker and other games of chance.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Agnes Carole Emmerich; daughter, Brandy Sue Smith of Las Vegas; son, Wm.”Bill” J. Smith of Yukon; brother, Gerald Smith and wife Millie of Marienthal, KS; sister, Alice Stroud and husband Bud of Okarche, OK; mother-in-law, Agnes C. Emmerich of Okarche; 9 nieces and 4 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Steve, sister Dottie Ketterer, nephew Mike Stroud, and favorite aunt, Kate Smith.

A reception for family and friends will be Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm at Mercer-Adams. Services will be Friday, Nov. 18, 10:30am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5024 N. Grove, OKC. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. Jude’s Hospital.

 

See also Kingfisher Times and Free Press

 

 

 

 

Generation 12

Steve Anthony Smith (1960-1999)

The Oklahoman, 15 April 1999

Steve Anthony Smith, 38 of Las Vegas, NV, grandson of Okarche resident, Agnes C. Emmerich, died March 15, 1999 at his home.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., April 17 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in OKC.

He was born Aug. 18, 1960 in OKC to S.F. "Smitty" and Agnes C. Emmerich Smith.

He was a 1980 graduate of Western Heights School in OKC.

Survivors include his parents, grandmother, one sister, Brandy Sue Smith of Las Vegas and one brother, Bill Smith of OKC.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Emmerich of Kingfisher, Anton "Tony" and Marie Smith of Okarche.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Horizon Hospice Care, Inc., 2920 S. Rainbow, Ste 140, Las Vegas, NV 89102.

 

Generation 13

Kenneth Kremer Cornwell III (1958-1960)

The Oklahoman; 1 May 1960 (excerpts)

STATE TRAFFIC DEATHS...

A 2-year-old Midwest City boy was Killed when a car backed over him in front to 308 W Kerr Drive....

KENNETH KREMER CORNWELL, 2, of 305 W Kerr Dr....

The child, son of Dorothy Cornwell, died when the wheels of a car driven by Mrs. Mary Louise Campbell, 32, of 308 W Kerr Dr., passed over his body.

Sgt. Frank Brady, Midwest City police, said the boy suffered injuries on the left side, the face and head.

Brady said the death was only the second resulting from an automobile accident since Midwest City's incorporation.

 

The Oklahoman, 2 May 1960

Services are pending at Midwest City Funeral Home for Kenneth Kremer Cornwell III, two-year-old son of Mrs. Dorothy Cornwell, of 305 W Kerr, who died Saturday.

Survivors include three sisters, Louis, Karen, and Jean, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornwell sr., Baltimore, Md.; maternal grandfather, Tony Smith, Olancha, Cal.

 

The Oklahoman, 3 May 1960

Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Midwest City Funeral Home for Kenneth R. Cornwell III, 2 year-old son of Mrs. Dorothy Cornwell, 305 W Kerr, who died Saturday. Requiem mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Okarche. Burial will be in Okarche Cemetery.

 

Generation 11

Margie Lou Yost (1927-2012)
Mrs. Herbert Joseph Wittrock

Kingfisher Times and Free Press, 14 January 2012

Margie Lou Wittrock

Margie Lou Wittrock, 84, of Okarche died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at her home.

A wake service was held Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Monsignor Edward Weisenburger and Deacon Max Schwarz officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Sanders Funeral Service in Kingfisher.

She was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Kingfisher to Felta and Zeta [nee] Snethen [Yost].

She graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1944. She attended OCW in Chickasha for one year, then Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College in Stillwater.

She married Herbert J. Wittrock on Oct. 21, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1980.

She was employed as a deputy county treasurer.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Altar Society, Happy Homemakers and Catholic Daughters of America.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Copeland and husband Jerry of Kingfisher and Jane M. Wittrock of El Reno; one son, David J. Wittrock and wife Debra of Okarche; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generation 11

Stanley Emil Forman (1921-2013)

The Kingfisher Times & Free Press, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, July 5, 2013

Stanley Emil Forman, 91 years old, was a lifetime resident of Kingfisher. He quietly passed away July 2, 2013, in Kingfisher at the Cimarron Nursing Home.

He was born at the family farm near Cashion, Okla., on the 3rd of November of 1921, and was the son of Rudolph and Faye Forman of Kingfisher. Stanley married the love of his life, Rita Wittrock, on May 15, 1947 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kingfisher. This May would have marked their 66th Anniversary and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Elks Lodge in Kingfisher.

Stanley and Rita loved to dance and were masters of the dance floor and some of us think their Polka dancing would have placed them as hands down winners of “Dancing with the Stars.” We imagine they are once again dancing together.

Prior to her death and much to Mother’s delight, Stanley joined the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kingfisher, and a few weeks before his death received his last rites.

Stanley was a Farmer/Rancher in the Kingfisher County area all his life. At 16 he somehow joined the local 45th Army Guard unit with several of his underage friends, and served in active duty during WWII and was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps with the rank of master sergeant.

He was a life member of the local VFW and American Legion. He attained his private pilot’s license after leaving the Army Air Corps, and enjoyed and loved sharing his love of flying for many years. He also was an avid fisherman and hunter enjoying those activities with family and friends.

Stanley gladly served the state of Oklahoma and his local community in many capacities. For several years he served at the state capitol as the senate sergeant of arms, and was appointed to the Governor’s Oklahoma Advisory Board. He then committed much of his public service time and energy to the Cashion Public Schools serving many years on the Cashion School Board. While on the board, his leadership and vision contributed to the Cashion community building, a state of the art facility for the Cashion Schools.

He was an active and life member of the Cashion Masonic Lodge serving in all capacities, and attained his 32nd Masonic Degree in Guthrie. He was an active member of several local organizations including the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Kingfisher Rotary Club and Kingfisher Elks Lodge.

Stanley is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Rita.

Survivors include: son, Stephen Rudolph and wife Lou Ann of Kingfisher; son, Alan Joseph and wife Susan of Tulsa; daughter, Charlotte Lynn and fiance Casey Vinson of Yukon, and son, Jeffrey Scott and wife Marette of Kingfisher. Grandchildren include, Stephen James, William Corby, Eric Nelson, Samuel Allen, Jason, Amanda, Blaire, Brittni, Madison, Landon, Carter and Madeline. Great-grandchildren include, Hannah, Morgan, Camryn, Mia and Jake.

Stanley Forman will certainly be remembered by his family and friends, and those who knew him well will likely remember him for his humor, wit, strong character, work values and perseverance. He left this belief system imbedded with his children and family ensuring it to live on through them.

Slowing down later in life Stanley began showing more of his soft side as he humbly and privately gave of himself sharing to help others have a better life. He enjoyed sharing his fond memories with family and friends telling his favorite special stories and memories.

Stanley spent his last 14 years living in the Cimarron Nursing Home due to a massive stroke suffered a few days after his successful quadruple heart bypass surgery. He lost his ability to walk, but never gave up on his life with his family, friends or his beloved farm. It was a long journey for such a strong and active farmer/rancher/pilot, but Stanley showed “true grit” living the life he was dealt. He touched many lives during this time in untold ways and many were forever enriched and are now saddened by his departure from this earth yet joyful he is now in heaven with his beloved Rita and other departed family and friends.

The family would like to thank Cimarron Nursing home and the many employees who provided the loving care for our father over these past 14 years. At the end our family was so blessed with their compassion and sharing how Stanley enriched their lives during his life there. We thank them for all of the assistance, care and love shown to or father. Additional thanks to Harbor Light Hospice for providing the loving end of life assistance and care for our father and family members.

Quote for our Dad: There is a reason, a season and a lifetime and Dad lived them all! He was our “John Wayne” Dad, and he did it his way and for that we will be forever grateful and blessed.

Funeral arrangements are set for 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kingfisher followed by gravesite services and military honors at the Cashion Cemetery. Viewing will be in Kingfisher at the Sanders Funeral home on Saturday, July 6th, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 7th, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generation 10

Joe and Anna Wittrock Lechtenbur

Joseph Lechtenberg (1887-1957)

The Democrat, Alton, Iowa, Thursday, 5 Dec 1957

Joe Lechtenberg Dies Suddenly at Omaha

Joe Lechtenberg, 72, former Granville resident, died suddenly Monday at Omaha following a rief illness.

He was th eoldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lechtenberg of Granville. After his marriage the couple resided in Granville, where he operated a garage. Thirty years ago they moved to Nebraska and at the time of his death he was employed as a mechanic there.

He is survived by his wife and four children, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, who are Victor of Portland, Oregon, Cletus and Ray of Huntington Park, Leo and Hugo of Granville; Mathilda, Mrs. Chas. Wurth of Los Angeles; Justine, Mrs Pat Gorman of Oregon; Amelia, Mrs John Pierre of Kingsley; Agatha, Mrs. Ivan Stay of Huntington Park, Calif.

Attending the funeral from Granville were Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Lechtenberg and Mrs. Danny Lechtenberg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generation 12

Rev. Father Philip Reiser (1926-1994)

June 1994

Services Held For Reverend Father Philip Reiser

A Funeral Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals for Rev. Fr. Philip Reiser, 68, O'Neill, Nebraska was celebrated at 10:00 A. M., Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in butte, Nebraska.

Presiding at the Mass was a cousin, Fr. Richard Reiser, O'Neill, wearing Fr. Phil's ordination vestments.

Concelebrants were Fr. Vincent Olinger S.V. D, cousin, Papua, New Guinea, Bishop George Fitzsimons, Salina, Kansas and Fr. John Starostka, Omaha, both seminarian classmates, Fr. Philip Poirier, representative from the Phoenix, Arizona Diocese and other priests of the Archdiocese of Omaha.

Mass Servers were Jerome Reiser and Craig Reiser, O'Neill and Troy Reiser, Butte.

Lectors were Annette Lehmann, Ames, Iowa, Colleen Heitmann, Victor, Iowa and Greg Reiser, Kansas City, Missouri.

Gift Bearers were Victor Blum, Lincoln, Virgil Blum, Omaha, Gene Reiser, Sioux City, Iowa and Janet Reiser, Kansas City. Music was provided by SS. Peter & Paul Choir accompanied by Pat Thiry, Butte. Special music was sung by Glenda and Angela Mahaney of Denison, Iowa.

Pall Bearers were Paul Reiser, Denison, Bob Reiser, Des Moines, Iowa, Martin Reiser, Spencer, Steve Reiser and Ben Reiser, O'Neill and Phil Blum, Omaha. All those participating in the funeral were nieces and nephews of Fr. Phil's.

Christian Symbols and family pictures were presented by his brothers and sister.

The 4th degree Knights of Columbus from O'Neill and Boyd County and the American Legion Post #51, Butte provided an honor guard. Taps was played by Mary Reiser, O'Neill.

Following the funeral, lunch was provided by the Altar Society of Butte.

A rosary and Wake Service was held at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday evening at SS. Peter & Paul Church.

Interment was in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Butte. Arrangements were by Jones-Thenhaus Funeral Home.

Fr. Philip Reiser was born on May 13, 1926 at Butte, Nebraska to Frank and Mary (Dophide) Reiser. He graduated from SS. Peter & Paul Parochial School and Butte Public High School in 1943.

Her served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged on March 31, 1947.

A few years later he entered Mount Carmel Seminary, Niagara Falls, Ontario to prepare for the priesthood. He also attended St. Mary's Mission House at Techny, Illinois and Conception seminary at Conception, Missouri. He was ordained a priest on May 27, 1961 at Conception, Missouri for the diocese of Gallup, New Mexico and later the Phoenix diocese. Fr. Phil celebrated his first Solemn Mass on June 3, 1961 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Butte.

All of Fr. Phil's thirty three years of priesthood have been served in Arizona.

In April 1994, he was forced to retire from the priesthood due to poor health. He returned to O'Neill to live with his sister, Sylvia and husband, Melvin Blum until his condition worsened and he had to be hospitalized. He died at the Niobrara Valley Hospital at Lynch, Nebraska on June 25, 1994.

Through the years Fr. Phil was very dedicated to his vocation. He built the churches in Camp Verde, China Valley, Mayer and Prescott Valley along with a Religious Education Center and parish hall at Prescott Valley which was named Reiser Hall.

Father Phil is survived by his mother, Mary and seven brothers, one sister and one adopted sister, Vince & Martha Reiser, Butte, Joe & Virginia Reiser, Denison, Iowa, Herb & Mildred Reiser, O'Neill, Ronald & Sue Reiser, Denison, Iowa, Matt & Dorothy Reiser, Omaha, Sylvia & Melvin Blum, O'Neill Charles &: Betty Reiser, Kansas City, Missouri and Della Reiser of Homosassa, Florida and many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Reiser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generation 12

Virginia Ann Munchrath (1931-2007)
Mrs. Joe Reiser

Denison (Iowa) Bulletin/Review, May 25, 2007

Virginia Ann Reiser was born at Earling, Iowa, January 16, 1931, the daughter of Joe and Cecilia Mumm Munchrath. She was raised at Earling where she received her education at St. Joseph's Catholic School.

On December 28, 1950, Virginia was united in marriage with Joe Reiser at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Their union was blessed with 13 children.

They made their home on a farm at Manilla, Iowa, before purchasing their farm west of Denison in 1951. Virginia was a homemaker all of her life lovingly caring for their large family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially caring for the grandchildren, gardening, cooking, baking and talking on the phone. Following retirement Joe and Virginia moved to Denison where she had since resided.

When her health permitted she was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, St. Rose Ladies Guild, Crawford County Memorial Hosptial Auxiliary, WESCO Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and the Twin Club.

Virginia died late Sunday, May 20, 2007, at St. Anthony's Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 76 years, 4 months and 4 days.

In addition to her parents, Joe and Cecilia Munchrath, Virginia was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Schmidt, three sons, Freddie, Billy and Dean and one granddaughter, Alesha Mahaney.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include her husband of over 56 years, Joe Reiser of Denison, ten children, Glenda and husband, Vincent Mahaney of Denison, Paul Reiser of Denison, Gerard Reiser of Denison, Denny Reiser and wife, Dawn of Denison, Janet Reiser of Carroll, Iowa, Brian Reiser of Des Moines, Iowa, Kevin Reiser and wife, Kristy of Bakersfield, California, Dr. Daniel Reiser and wife, Meghan of Colorardo Springs, Colorado, Allan Reiser of Denison and his twin sister Anne Lehmann and husband, Robert of Ames, Iowa, 16 grandchildren, two sisters, Alva Mages of Panama, Iowa, and Norma Ohlinger of Pocahontas, Iowa, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2007, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Denison, Iowa, with Father Paul J. Kelly as Celebrant and Father Lloyd White Con-Celebrating. Others participating in the mass included Christian Symbol Placers, Joe and the children; Servers, Alex Cortez and Emily Blum; Lectors, CarLee Reiser and Alex Reiser; Petitions, Angela Wannberg and Sarah Mahaney; Honorary Gift Bearers, McKenna and Madison Reiser; Gift Bearers, Mary Reiser, Meredith Lehmann, Kaci, Jordan and Nicole Reiser and Beatrice Goder-Reiser and Eucharistic Ministers, Larry Schwarte and Joan Gray. Music for the Mass was provided by Emily Mahaney singing "Gift of Finest Wheat", Bob Mages singing "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" and St. Rose of Lima Adult Choir singing "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagles Wings". Judy Thams served as accompanist. Honorary pall bearers included Alva Mages, Norma Ohlinger, Herb Reiser, Ron Reiser, Matt Reiser, Charles Reiser, Sylvia Blum, Frank Reiser and Leon Schmidt. Those serving as pallbearers were Jim Reiser, Eric Mahaney, Robert Lehmann, Gene Reiser, Phil Blum, Don Mages, Max Goder-Reiser and Benjamin Lehmann. Interment was at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Denison, Iowa, with the grandchildren singing "Our Father" and Father Paul J. Kelly playing a trumpet solo, "When The Saints Go Marching In. Following the interment the family invited everyone in attendance to join them at St. Rose of Lima Parish Center for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by St. Rose Ladies Guild. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements where on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., a Legion of Mary Rosary, led by Richard and Rosemarie Penn, was prayed with the grandchildren singing "Immaculate Mary" prior to the Rosary, and, a Parish Vigil Service, led by Father Paul J. Kelly was held at 8:00 p.m.

Generation 13

Paul George Reiser (1952-2009)

Bulletin Review, Denison, IA

Paul George Reiser was born in Denison, Iowa on November 26, 1952, the son of Joseph and Virginia (Munchrath) Reiser. He died at his home in Arion, Iowa on January 26, 2009 at the age of 56.

Paul Grew up on a farm outside of Denison receiving his elementary education at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Denison. He graduated from Denison Community High School in the class of 1971 and went on to study at Reisch Auction School in Mason City, Iowa where he received his diploma later that same year.

On July 8, 1978, Paul was united in marriage to Cindy Illg at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore, Iowa. The couple settled on a farm outside of Denison and was blessed with the birth of two daughters, Mary and CarLee.

Paul began his sales career as an auctioneer at the age of nineteen. He auctioned farm, home, and city sales alongside his brother Denny and other local auctioneers. He continued working in sales throughout his life. In the early 1990's, Paul began Country Meats Distributing, his own meat distribution business. He later joined the automotive sales team of Gaughan Motors and then Adams Motor Company where he worked for the remainder of his life.

In his leisure time, Paul enjoyed gardening, farming, and socializing with family and friends. He was an ardent naturalist who loved country living. He spent a great deal of time planting and raising flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees. Often he experimented with different seeds and gardening techniques. Additionally, Paul was a sports enthusiast. He coached his daughters for several years in the Denison Girls Little League and Senior League softball programs. When he wasn't gardening or coaching, Paul was often reading. He was an avid reader of history, health, and gardening books. Aside from his daughters, his two loves were nature and sports.

Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia, and three brothers, Frederick, William, and Dean. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Reiser of Lincoln, Nebraska and CarLee Wadell and her husband, Eric, of Omaha, Nebraska; his father, Joseph, of Denison; three sisters, Glenda Mahaney and her husband, Vince, of Denison; Janet Reiser of Nevada, Iowa; Anne Lehmann and her husband, Bob, of Ames, Iowa; six brothers, Gerard, Allan, and Denny and his wife, Dawn, all of Denison; Brian of Des Moines, Iowa; Kevin and his wife, Kristy, of Bakersfield, California; Lt. Col. Daniel Reiser and his wife, Meghan, of Ramstein, Germany; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 30, 2009 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Fr. Paul Kelly served as Celebrant of the Mass with interment at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Organist, Jean Cornelius provided the accompaniment for St. Rose of Lima Choir and soloists Bob Mages and Sarah Mahaney. Glenda Mahaney served as Lector; Darlene Reis and Larry and Becky Schwarte served as Eucharistic Ministers and Justin Reiser and Sean Houston served as altar servers. Those serving as honorary pallbearers were James Gaughan, Phill Watje and Steve Julin. Pallbearers were Eric Mahaney, Steve Reiser, Gene Reiser, Jim Remmes, Bob Adams and Jim Reiser. Thursday Prayer Services included a Legion of Mary Rosary at 4 P.M. and a Vigil Service at 7 P.M., at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Parish Center, served by the Altar Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generation 12

Herbert Clement "Herb" Reiser (1928-2011)

Biglins Mortuary, N'Neill, NE, June 2011

Funeral Services for Herb Reiser, age 82, of Spencer, Nebraska will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spencer with burial in the Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Butte. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 P.M., Friday at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill, with a Knights of Columbus and Parish Rosary at 8 P.M. He passed away early Thursday morning, June 2, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Schools.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred of Spencer, 4 sons; Steve and Margaret Reiser of O’Neill, Leonard and Tracy Reiser of Butte, Martin and Cindy Reiser of Spencer, Gene and Lisa Reiser of Sioux City, Iowa, 3 daughters; Karen and Frank Abart of Bellingham, Washington, JoAnn and Gary McClanahan of Atkinson, Sandy Reiser of Denver, Colorado, 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers; Joe Reiser of Denison, IA, Ronald and Alice Reiser of Denison, IA, Matt and Dorothy Reiser of Omaha, Frank and Diana Reiser of Kansas City, KS, Charles and Betty Reiser of Elkhorn, and 1 sister; Sylvia Blum of O’Neill.

Herb was born November 9, 1928 at rural Butte, Nebraska to Frank and Mary (Dopheide) Reiser. He grew up in that area and attended school at Saints Peter and Paul Parochial School and graduated from the Butte High School. On June 12, 1951 Herb married Mildred Baker in Butte, Nebraska. They made their home there, where they farmed and raised their family. In 1971 they moved to O’Neill where Herb owned and operated Reiser Insurance Agency until his retirement in 2006. Herb was very active in the O’Neill area where he served as Chamber of Commerce President for 2 years. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed a good round of golf.

He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spencer, the Knights of Columbus Council #701, the O’Neill Lions Club, the National Farmers Organization and R-Calf USA.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents, twin sons, Peter and Paul, 2 brother’s; Vincent and Father Phil, 1 sister; Della , 1 grandson, James, 1 granddaughter, Emily and a great-granddaughter; Tessa Strong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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