Charles D. Reiter

Charles D. Reiter, Sr., 83, Rockford, died June 3, 2010 after a brief illness. Born June 30, 1926 in Madison, WI, son of Benjamin Merrill and Luella (Goth) Reiter. Attended Notre Dame University for two years and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1948. Married Florence Castree on January 24, 1953 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Employed as chief metallurgist with Elco Industries, retiring in 1991 and he was a past chairman of the American Society of Metals. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he was a former member of the Welcoming Committee and member of Knights of Columbus. Veteran of the Korean War serving as a lieutenant in the US Navy. Chuck had a quick wit with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be dearly missed. Survivors include his wife, Florence; sons, Charles D. Reiter, Jr. and Mark (Kathleen Ward) Reiter; daughters, Cheryl (Greg) Boeke and Maribeth (Jim) Peterson; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Daniel Reiter, Lauren, Brittany and Steven Boeke and Zachary, Sean and Caurie Peterson. Also survived by his sisters, Nancy (Gerald) Miller and Holly Inglis; sister-in-law, Marian Bonavia and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents. Mass of Celebration at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Bernie Sehr officiating. Entombment in Calvary Mausoleum. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the church on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Poor Clares Corpus Christi Monastery, 2111 S. Main St., Rockford, IL., 61102. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.