Walter Reichen Obituary (1928

HENRY- Walter Reichen, 91, of Henry, passed away at 9:09 PM on Friday December 13, 2019 at Unity Point Methodist ER in Peoria. His funeral service will be at 12 noon on Thursday December 19, 2019 at Calvert-Johnson Memorial Home in Henry with Pastor Dan Stalker officiating. Visitation will be from 10 AM- 12 noon on Thursday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tonica. Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Henry Nutrition Site. Calvert-Johnson Memorial Home in Henry is in charge of arrangements. Walter was born in Mossbach, Illinois on November 7, 1928, a son to Rudolph and Katherine Schafer Reichen. He is survived by his daughters, Denise Tonarelli, Minooka, Deb (Ed) Rinne, Peoria; 2 grandsons, Brandon (Meredith) Tonarelli, Glen Ellyn, Christopher Rinne, Peoria; 2 great-grandchildren, Elle and Gage Tonarelli; brother, Daniel Reichen, Utica; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Herbert; and 3 sisters, Esther Gingerich, Edna Johnson, and Irma Tarmann Walter served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Grandview Services as a feed salesman for many years. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Peru and the American Legion, where he was past commander. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.