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John Reeser Obituary

John, a Colorado Springs native, worked as a security guard & at District 11 as a printer. John loved the Yankees, karaoke, his friends, family, church and most proud of his grandchildren. John is survived by daughters Kathleen (Roy) Lessig, Johna (Mark) Green, mother Rosemary (Jim) Walker, sister Judy (Jack) Munson, brother Joe Reeser, grandchildren Christian, Makenna, Kellie, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death wife Donna and father John (Rocky) Reeser. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held at a later date. TBA. Online condolences sent to [email protected].

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 3, 2013.

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Myriel Velez

February 11, 2013

We will always remember his smile and his wonderful sense of humor here at Honeywell. He was a pleasure to work with and we will always remember him.

Roy Lessig

February 10, 2013

He was a great man and a wonderful father , It was a pleasure getting to know you and being excepdted to your into your wonderful family. You will be missed. Say hello to all the yankee players because it's that time of the year. Rest in peace and know your (2) daughters are in good hands. We love and think about you all the time. your son in law Roy

Jeannine Cone

February 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Reeser family.

February 5, 2013

You were here through so many different kids in my employ...they will, as I, remember you as "Big John", the security guard at "The Promenade Shops At Briargate". Rest in peace.

Debbie Manager RMCF

Kathie Murrow

February 4, 2013

I will miss greeting him at Vista Grande Baptist Church. Love to all the family during this time.

February 4, 2013

Kathleen and Johna, I'm so very sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts ana prayers go out to you and your family.

Evie

Johna, Mark and your 3 grandchildren Green

February 3, 2013

We will never forget you daddy and grandpa Reeser!! We will miss you so much!!!

Kathleen Lessig

February 3, 2013

We love you,daddy!

Ed Beane

February 3, 2013

I'm going to miss you my friend.We had a great time working together at "The Shops At Briargate".

Richard & Helen Looper

February 3, 2013

We want to express our sincere sympathy to all of John's family. He is no longer in pain and that is a comfort to all even though we will greatly miss him. All of the good times will be remembered by his children and grandchildren. Time will heal the immediate loss but not the memories.

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