Herman Reich, 96, of Eureka passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home.
He was born May 27, 1920 in Secor, IL the son of Max and Esther Iggena Reich. He married Rita F. Rippel on August 5, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in El Paso. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2010.
Also preceding him in death is one brother, Oscar and two infant siblings.
Surviving are one sister Augusta "Tootie" Folkers of Dwight, IL; one sister-in-law Erma Reich of Aurora; and several nieces and nephews.
Herman served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII and was stationed in Africa, Italy, France and Germany.
He worked for Caterpillar for 42 years retiring as a quality control analyst, a division of the inspection department.
Herman was one of 60 members who built Trinity Lutheran Church in El Paso along with it's Parish Hall and Parsonage. It was a five-year project. He was also instrumental in building the educational wing to the Parish Hall. He served as Vice President, Elder, Financial Secretary, and 38 years as the Memorial Secretary Treasurer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in El Paso. Pastor Jonathan Boehne will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:00 am prior to services at the church. Graveside services will be at 12:00 noon in Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Preschool.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.argoruestmanharris.com
Visitation
JUL
8.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT)
Trinity Lutheran Church
El Paso, IL
Funeral service
JUL
8.
10:00 AM (CDT)
Trinity Lutheran Church
El Paso, IL
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