Paul B. Reis, 89, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away March 31,
2017 at Carmel Manor, Fort Thomas. Paul
served in the Navy at the end of WWII. He was a Captain and Chief Engineer for
the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department from 1959 -1989 and also a former
Deputy with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department. Paul was a member of St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church of Wilder, KY. Paul was preceded in death by
his first wife, Florence Reis (nee Sandfoss); parents Anthony and Elsie (nee
Geisel) Reis; brothers, Marvin, Leo, Howard and Albert Reis. He is survived by
his wife, Marilyn Reis (nee Purcell); Children, Judy (Larry Eten) Schmidt, Tom
(Trish) Reis, Roger (Judi) Reis, Rich Reis, Steve (Trish) Reis and Dan (Norma)
Reis; Step Children, Mary Ann (Doug) Hoffman, Julie Ferguson, Lisa (Mike)
Kelly, Claire (Dan) Jackson, Joe (Julie) Burkart and Steve (Janet) Burkart; 31
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation Monday, April 3, 2017 at
the Alexandria Funeral Home from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Tuesday, at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY. Interment with Military Honors in the Saint
Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart
Association or to the Alexandria Fire Department.
Marilyn, Judy, Tom, Roger, Rich, Steve, Dan... how Blessed are we that Paul Reis walked this earth.
ReplyDeleteThe Arnold kids remember great times with the Reis family .. grilling out, cranking home-made ice cream, toasting marsh mellows, playing cards, just having fun in your backyard on a Saturday or Sunday.
A kind person, who sacrificed for others,
who might have said "Awe Shoot"... and then do whatever it takes to help someone. As a fireman Paul was a shining example of selfless community service.
Paul Reis is one of the most successful people that many had privilege to admire and learn from.
To give often and much... to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived....that is to have succeeded!
Prayers and thoughts to the Reis Family.
Sincerely,
The Art and Joan Arnold Kids
Marilyn, Judy, Tom, Roger, Rich, Steve, Dan an extended family.
ReplyDeleteIn Deepest Sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from all who knew your Dad. Knowing Paul was a positive experience in my life whether at the firehouse or just seeing him in the community. He always went out of his way to be kind and pleasant. Paul was unreserved, easygoing and good-natured to everyone.
Gary Neltner Family Bluegrass, Iowa