Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery

13005 Greenville Ave

Dallas, Texas

Henry Reiter Obituary

Reiter, Henry Stanley "Stan" Born February 21, 1938 to Henry and Ida Reiter in Sentinel, OK. Stan died peacefully at home on November 21, 2009 after a valiant battle against cancer. He is admired by all who know him for the courage and positive attitude that he maintained throughout his battle. Stan graduated from Clinton High School and attended both Southwestern State College and Oklahoma University. He enlisted in the US Army Reserve and trained at Ft. Knox and Ft. Dix. In 1962 he started a 20 year career with Travelers Insurance Company and in 1982 entered management with Alexander and Alexander Insurance Brokers. In 1987, he and his adoring wife, Angela, opened a gift shop called Fiddlesticks in Olla Podrida. Stan met Angela in 1972 while working in for The Travelers in Pittsburgh and it was truly love at first sight. They were married in Heinz Memorial Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh on December 9, 1972. They began their married life in Tulsa, OK and were later transferred to Dallas where they have made their loving home in Richardson. They have two lovely daughters, Amy and Erin, and he is "Papa" to his three grandchildren.Stan was a loving, caring, thoughtful, nurturing man who touched the lives of everyone he met. He was an excellent golfer and avid sports fan. He is survived by his wife Angela, his daughter Amy and her husband Steve Robinson, their three children Megan, Bridget, and Reid of Garland, and his daughter Erin and her husband Aaron Irwin of McKinney. Memorial Donations can be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Visitation Tuesday from 6-8 at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 12:30 in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland, Dallas.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dallas Morning News on Nov. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Reiter

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Tommy Roberson

November 24, 2009

Stan was a very special person. I will cherish the Saturday morning breakfasts and the many cups of coffee that we shared. Stan's dry sense of humor was such a pleasure. Working with Stan was a priviledge. He loved his family and was a loyal friend. I will miss him.

November 23, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Henry Reiter's name

Memorial Events
for Henry Reiter

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery

13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243

How to support Henry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Henry Reiter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more