John George REGER Sr.

John George REGER Sr. obituary, Tavares, FL

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John REGER Obituary

REGER, SR., John George, 82, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013. He was born September 11, 1931, in Wheeling, WV and moved to Tampa in the late 1960's from Pittsburgh, PA. He was a professional football player in the NFL, having played 9 seasons with the Steelers and 3 seasons with the Redskins. He started with the Steelers in 1955 as a walk on and went on to play in 3 Pro Bowls. After moving to Tampa, he and his wife were the owners/operators of the Dam Shanty. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 4:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares, FL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left at: www.steverson hamlinhilbish.com

Published by TBO.com on Sep. 21, 2013.
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Always will love my brother, such an honor knowing he was a Pittsburgh Steeler, wonderful DAD GRANDDAD BROTHER UNCLE, A REAL LEADER, BIG HEART, TRUELY MISSED.

Cassandra Doyle

September 24, 2017

Valenda Newell

November 11, 2016

I REALLY MISS HIM SO MUCH HE WERE SO FUNNY JUST A FUNNY GUY I TOOK CARE OF HIM FOR 3 YEARS OR MORE OF HIS LIFE

JOYCE HELM

July 20, 2014

Alice Guckian Queen

September 30, 2013

I am so sadden of the thought of loosing another ,my Adopted Dads name was John my heart and prayers go out to hi s familyand freinds...tonight I will say a prayer.

Monique Fort

September 30, 2013

Through all your burden on God because he will cares for you

September 29, 2013

Played baseball with your dad at the
Sewickley YMCA. A Great Guy.
May the LORD bless you and your family.

Ken Johns

September 29, 2013

A lifetime of friendship never ends, dear Cathy and Johnny. We loved your dad for being such a wonderful human being and I am so saddened at the news. John passed last October. Two buddies all their lives are once again together. My love always, Jean Reynolds

jean reynolds

September 27, 2013

may the God of comfort be with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. please read Psalms 37:29

September 26, 2013

God Bless you John My husband & I was a fan of the Red Skins. John was one of the hog's. Anybody else remember John was the greatest.That team was # 1

Dottie Willingham

September 25, 2013

ANother great team mate of the closes nfl family there is ,the original Americas team but to proud to take from there great city to be named that..to mr reger"s close family from my large family.condolences&wellwishes

Robert and Jessica Koberna

September 25, 2013

This was very nice. A lovely tribute to your dad.

Paula Yastremski

September 25, 2013

John Reger was one great athlete that deserves a Prayer From all fortunate enough to know him.god bless all of you in your time of need.Elliot B. Riebman

September 25, 2013

May God comfort you in this time of sadness.

Mary Weaverling

September 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cynthia

September 25, 2013

What a wonderful impressive man, Father& husband. May he rest in peace.

Laura Paris

September 24, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)

JW

September 24, 2013

Kathy, Dave & I are so very sorry for your loss. We hope you will find peace knowing that he loved you very much, and you gave him so much happiness in his final days.

Tricia Vandewater

September 24, 2013

Sorry to hear the passing of Big John Reger, he was one of my favorite but I knew of him.

Paullette Sims Wimberly

September 24, 2013

The gift that the true God gives is everlasting life. May Mr. Reger be among the ones to share in this gift. Romans 6:23.

JC

September 24, 2013

Kathy,
Your Dad and I were teammates at Pitt in 1950-51 and with then Steelers in 1957. Your Dad was a wonderful man. I had so much love and respect for him. He is with Our Lord, now. God Bless you and your family.

Bill Priatko

September 24, 2013

So sorry to hear about the death of this talented person. May God be with your family in this time of grief.

September 24, 2013

Kathy, so sorry to hear your father has gone to rest. May you find comfort in prayer. 1 Peter 5:6, 7

Ed

September 24, 2013

John and family,
We are so sad to hear of your father's passing. Based on John's stories of growing up with his Dad, he was a special man and very devoted to his family. You are in our prayers.
Lee Weaver and family

September 24, 2013

We thank you for sharing your time with us when you were in Pittsburgh. May God Bless your family.

Ginny Kelley Homich

September 23, 2013

Remembering all the found memories Tom and I had with John and Janice in Pittsburgh and in Tampa. May God Bless your family in your time of sorrow.

Gloria Kelley

September 23, 2013

I am do sorry for the loss of hour loved one Please find peace and comfort in Psalm 65::2.

September 23, 2013

My condolences to The Reger Family. May the "Peace of God"(Phillipians 4:6,7) be with you as you cope with such a loss. Please find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of times spent together with John and may it help to ease your pain.

September 23, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

G. Freeman

September 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Phillip Stewart

September 23, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

TED HOBAN

September 23, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of John Reger. His ball-playing career will be remembered and cherished by football fans who were entertained by him. May the God of all comfort help you focus on the good memories shared with Mr. Reger.

September 23, 2013

Dear family and friends, I hope you can find comfort in Jeremiah 29:11, Jehovah's future promise of peace and not of calamity..

September 23, 2013

was shocked to hear of the passing of a great pro-bowler
the steelers had so many greats and am glad john reger was one of them. may god bless your family at this time of sadness.

victor checketts

September 23, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

September 23, 2013

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Harry Simpson

September 23, 2013

We will all miss your dad Kathy.
With love..... Debbie

Debra Davis

September 22, 2013

MY WIFE DEBBIE WORKED FOR JOHN UNTILL THE DAY THE SHANTY CLOSED,HE EVEN LET US HAVE OUR WEDDING THERE IN 1982.HE WAS A TRUE HUMANITARIAN AND ONE OF THE BEST MEN I EVER CAME IN CONTACT WITH.MAY THE GOOD LORD WATCH OVER HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.

BARRY AND DEBBIE COTTON
SEFFNER,FL

BARRY COTTON

September 22, 2013

I became friends with John at the old Shanty. John was a man who was down to earth, honest, and a friend always. I remember how he'd ask for my help to tote food for NFL Alumni meetings, which to me were fun to observe.
To ride on the Anheuser-Busch bus to collect former players gathering during the first Tampa Super Bowl week, well, just exciting.

And for many trips back to Tampa over the years, I could always count on finding John.

I sure as hell am gonna miss ya!

Ed Gilbert

September 21, 2013

John was a friend to all. He was kind to everyone he met, so you didn't have to know him well to consider him a friend. Everyone liked him and he was the classic definition of a gentle giant. My three children often played golf at The Babe ( golf course) with some of their friends and then again when they played golf for Chamberlain High School. John worked there at the time and always took the time to talk with them. I am thankful that I got the opportunity to know him and I am glad my children did too. Too all his family, I send my condolences. Brian Code

Brian Code

September 21, 2013

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