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Richard Nelson Reim, of Erie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He and his twin brother Tom were born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 8, 1932, the sons of the late Chester and Gertrude Nelson Reim.
Dick attended Cathedral Latin High School and proudly graduated from John Carroll University in 1956, with a degree in Accounting. After graduation, he served in the United States Army, earning the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
Dick's accounting career began with Ernst & Ernst in Cleveland, and formed its subsidiary, Professional Management of Erie, in 1970. He was a Certified Public Business Consultant, specializing in medical and dental practice management, to a broad range of doctors in Erie. One of Dick's favorite professional accomplishments was his participation in the creation of The Regional Cancer Center. Professional Management of Erie, composed of Dick and his business partner Bob White, served the medical community for many years, and are fondly remembered to this day.
He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan, hardly missing a game. He loved traveling with his daughters, listening to jazz, gardening, and sitting by his pond with his beloved neighbors, the Kliems. For many years, he taught CCD, and was a faithful volunteer at The Regional Cancer Center and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years Mary Lou Gallagher Reim, in 1998, his twin brother Tom, in 2001, and two grandchildren Carolyn and Jack Scully.
Together Dick and Mary Lou raised ten children, all of whom attended Cathedral Prep or Villa Maria Academy: John (Maureen) of Potomac, Md.; James (Marian) of Erie, Timothy (Katherine) of Erie; Father Daniel Reim of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Kathryn (Steven) Scully of Fairfax Station, Va.; Christopher (Colleen) of Pelham, N.Y.; Margaret (Jeffrey) Roberts of Bay Village, Ohio; Karyn (Timothy) Polaski of Erie; Suzanne (Michael) Fanning of Greenville, S.C.; and Sally (Bryan) Martin of Westminster, Colo.
Dick and Mary Lou were also the proud grandparents of 28 grandchildren: John Jr., Mary Clare, Brendan, and Kevin Reim; Michael (Kristen), Christina, and James Reim; Kitty, Matthew, Sean, and Patrick Reim; Mary Cate, Daniel, Cristen, and Natalie Scully; Shepard Reim; Ryan, Lauren, and Griffin Roberts; Julya, Andrew, and Henry Polaski; Carly, Colby, and Jack Fanning; and Soren and Christian Martin.
He is also survived by his sister Sally Calkins of Cleveland, sister-in-law Marge Reim of Cleveland, brother-in-law Jack (Susi) Gallagher of Detroit, as well as 22 nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th and Liberty St., from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and are invited to a Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12:00 noon in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 130 E. 4th St. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12th St., Erie, PA 16505.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Reim
February 23, 2015
Tom and Dick Reim were my next door neighbors when we started grade school. We all graduated from CL in 1950.I plan to see them both with our Christ. My regards to Richard's family. CAPT J. Wm Horrigan USN (ret)
Lisa Zone McGuigan
February 2, 2015
Katie, Chris, Meg, Karen, and all, I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathleen Fleck
January 21, 2015
I send my sad condolences for the loss of your father (and my cheerful godfather!). I am so grateful that I got to see his cheerful smile when he so kindly came to my dad's funeral in 2013. What incredible memories I have of our times together as children. He was so proud of his family and loved you so. I hope that we can all take solace in the thought of him and your mom and my dad and their other friends enjoying each other's company and smiling down on us all.
Laura Borawski Baney
January 19, 2015
Suzanne,
Keeping you and each one of your siblings in my prayers. I know that your Mom & Dad are so proud of you and are watching over you together from heaven.
Love, Lor
Mike, Connor and Michael Sullivan
January 18, 2015
We are terribly sorry to hear of Dick's passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kyle Noyer
January 16, 2015
Sorry to hear of this loss. His smile would brighten our day here at RCC. He would always make sure we knew there was cashews in the lounge. He was an absolute joy. Prayers for his family and many thanks for all the difference he has made in our lives!
Steve and Sue Zidek
January 16, 2015
Please accept our deepest condolences and our prayers for the loss of your father.
Hallie Hanlin
January 16, 2015
What an amazing man, I enjoyed hearing his stories and looking at his pictures from his many trips he took with his children. He was a very proud man and would do anything for anyone. You will be sadly missed. Myself and the other chemo nurses will miss your smile and we wish you and your family peace at this difficult time..
Jim Bertsch
January 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
Thank you for the memories :-)
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Alex Iorio
January 16, 2015
Dick was such a delight to have at the Regional Cancer Center. He cheered up our patients and always brought joy to the staff. On Fridays, he brought the staff cashews to enjoy in our break room and would tell us stories about adventures he took with his children and grandchildren. He will be missed. Thanks for all of the time and effort you put in over the years, Dick! You are so appreciated!
Anita Martin
January 16, 2015
To Jim and the Reim Family - so very sorry for your loss. It sounds like your dad was a very admirable man. I hope fond memories bring you comfort and peace.
James Bertsch
January 16, 2015
The Reims (10 kids)and the Bertsch's ( 9 kids) were two large loving families that vacationed together on the Beaches of Lake Erie (Madison). Some of my fondest memories were roasting marshmallow's and being frightened by Mr. Reim's Ghost stories.
Robert Beringer
January 16, 2015
So, so sad to hear of Dick's passing. A long time ago his son Jim brought me, a scruffy-haired JCU student, home for Thanksgiving. As soon as he heard I was a Browns fan I became one of the family, and I hope I still am. When I visited him in Sept he still had that great sense of humor, still very proud of his kids, still rooting for the Browns and Indians. I'll miss you Dick.
Jessica Proper (RA At The Regency, Bartender for the Socials)
January 15, 2015
Dear Reim Family,
First, i want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for bringing Dick to the Regency! The 7 months that i got to know him, meant everything and more to me. He was the highlight of my entire day at the Regency. My favorite human being on this earth. So inspiring and just so full of love and laughter. He was a proud father for sure. As big as Dicks family was, he always made me feel like i was a big part of his life. He asked me everyday how me and my soon to be husband are doing, or if i was having a good day, or the famous one, why you guys waiting until 2016 to get married!! He already loved Erik (my fiance) and never met him. He was always happy to see me and always gave me candy/cookies, whatever he had to say thank you. He was a gentle soul, became somewhat of a grandfather to me. My biggest regret is i didn't start working there sooner to spend more time getting to know him more. I have never met someone so happy and content with life like him. I will always remember him. So, thank you again for letting him be apart of my life. Truly, truly, lost the best part of my day. But, i know he is in a better place, at peace, with no pain. Rest In Paradise, Dick. We love and miss you. You will never be forgotten. <3
Erin & Doug Rush
January 15, 2015
Katie and all the Reim family,
Your father was always such a great, fun and witty guy. He always made me feel so special! I know the cross you are all bearing right now is heavy...hang on to all those great memories of your amazing Dad. He is still with you as is your beautiful Mother. I know he was embraced by your Mothers love as he crossed the pearly gates. Love to you all! xoxox
Amy Fisher
January 15, 2015
Mr. Reim was by far my favorite customer. I met him 15 years ago & every day he would stop to pick up his Cleveland plain dealer & talk to me about his children & grandchildren. I enjoyed meeting so many of his children, he was such a proud father. He especially liked telling me about his trips with his daughters. I will miss him greatly.
Emily Reiser
January 15, 2015
Dear Reim Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Mr. Reim was always so good to me and invited me into your home and family with his great big open arms! You are all so wonderful and I am thinking of you all at this time.
Fondly,
Emily-la-tella
Jim Cunningham
January 15, 2015
Jim, Mariam and Family, Our deepest sympathies to your family and friends.
January 15, 2015
We're so sad to hear of the passing of your Dad, our Uncle Dick! We'll always remember him as we had always seen him, a happy and smiling man. He and your Mom raised a wonderful family! Dick, Tom & Sal - what a trio! Our thoughts are with you at this time. Love, Sue & Dann Scheiferstein
NATALIE SCHROECK KREIDINGER
January 15, 2015
Oh Meg, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. I will forever have fond memories of the good times in Whitehall. I wish I could be there in person to give you a giant hug like you were there when my mom passed. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers often these next few weeks. Much love.
Linda Brown
January 15, 2015
I knew Dick for 43 years. His professional advice and his friendship were invaluable to me and so many. He will certainly be missed. My sincere condolences to you all.
Judy & Dave Curran
January 15, 2015
Dear Reim Family, Dick was such a wonderful man and he and Mary Lou a great couple. They were one of our first married friends and a good family example to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It is a sad time, yet we rejoice in his wonderful life.
Rosalee Gardner
January 15, 2015
Tim Katherine & Family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father/Grandfather
Rosalee & Dick Gardner & Sons
Rosalee Gardner
January 15, 2015
Dear Karyn
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad.
May your loving memories help get you through this difficult time.
Sincerely
Rosalee & Dick Gardner
Cassie Kinney
January 15, 2015
I have many favorite residents at the Regency and Dick was certainly at the top of that list. He was the only reason I ever rooted for Cleveland Browns, we always talked sports together. It was truly a pleasure to meet and help take care of him during his time at the Regency. I can speak for the whole team here when I say we all share in your sadness. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Lena Kinney (RA at The Regency)
January 15, 2015
Dear Reim Family, I am deeply sorry for the loss of Dick. He brought a light to the Regency that we have been missing for a long time. Even the smallest thing we would do for him he always had a huge smile and big thank you for us. We all adore your family and Dick so much we are praying for you in your time of need. We will always remember the light Dick brought to us and the memories we shared with him. My personal favorite was when I went to take him medication one night and he was watching South Park. We had a good laugh. Godspeed Dick we will certainly miss you very much.
Bill Bindseil
January 15, 2015
Dear Reim Family, What a wonderful, funny and witty man! Your father could always get me to laugh, with one his great one liners. One special memory was the Indians playoff game that we all watched over at your place a few years back. Warm thoughts. Be gentle with yourselves and each other this week. With heartfelt fondness,
Jeff Reim
January 15, 2015
To the extended D. Reim Family - It was with deep sadness that I learned of Uncle Dick's death. He simply was the embodiement of what it meant to be a Reim. I will miss him greatly and am only comforted by the legacy he leaves that lives on in us all.
January 15, 2015
Dear Reim Family: You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad and Mom used to teach CCD with me at St. Judes. Now they are together again! Mary Theiss Lyons, Stuart, FL
Mark Haglin
January 15, 2015
Tim, I'm so very sad to read about the passing of your father. What a great man to accomplish what he did sending you all to Prep & Villa. Please know I think about you often and your family. Take care of yourself during this time.
Johanna North
January 15, 2015
Katie & Steve, Mary Cate, Danny, Cristen, Natalie,
I am so sorry for the loss of this special man that each of you is experiencing. Much love . .
January 15, 2015
Jim and Family: Your dad will be missed, he was such a great guy and a real pleasure to talk to. My deepest sympathy to "all" of you, what a legacy he left.
Mike Borzon
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