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Jayne Burkart
November 16, 2019
I could walk into his office feeling lower than dirt. I always left with a smile and feeling on top of the world! He was my Dr. for my two boys. I Loved that man! He was the sweetest most compassionate Dr. I've ever met. I hope I see him again when I get home to heaven. He was the best in Milwaukee!!
Frederick Ravid
April 9, 2019
The Sages say Children stand on their Parents Shoulders. This means that each generation improves upon the parents example and somehow magnifies it. Others say that the inheritance from those we love, who pass on, is not merely material, but more importantly, the example of how to live, and carry forward in the world. Each soul seems to blaze a trail, and those who love them can more easily follow it. And since we all differ, what we personally receive from souls we love is unique.
The noble features of Dr. Reiks legacy are worthy of mention. From these, we can more readily and easily walk the trails he blazed. After all, its one thing to honor our spouses, parents or friends with words, and another thing to emulate their virtues in actions. So, the question is: What is it like to stand on Bob Reiks shoulders, to walk in his footsteps? This understanding might help us navigate the powerful impact of his passing and more clearly mine the gems of our relationship with him.
I first met Bob and Ginny Reik around September of 1993. Thats a quarter century, long enough to experience considerable impact and friendship. These are my observations of his legacy. Each of us who have known him so closely get to embody some or all his dignified traits.
Bob Reik gave us an example of Grace and Dignity. When Bob quietly faced deep challenges, he kept his vision high. He respected others. He kept their secrets safe. He was a perpetual traveler, yet he took his own path. He was a quiet and discrete innovator. His trademark personality trait was to make people feel they belong. As an obstetrician, Bob welcomed 11,000 souls to belong in the world, what an amazing public and professional role he played! Making people Welcome was his operating system, his signature. Bob never met a stranger. He was a deep researcher and a wise scholar, but he never sought credit or praise. He was humble, yet extremely adroit and skilled in many disciplines. I never saw him boast or use his own success to separate himself from others. He wasnt attracted to superficiality or bling. When he chose a path he always followed through, no matter the cost or sacrifice required. He cared and you knew it, through his commitment and actions. He was devoted to Ginny. He spent many months in South America to assure the futures of Sam and Jake. He arranged to benefit Carly. He expressed great pride and concern for his daughters and sons in law. He was a great help to me and to so many others, enriching us all with a bigger family. He was steadfast in his resolve. I never saw Bob lose his temper. He used his word well. He was not the kind of man who would casually speak ill of others. He relished his role as a source of quiet strength, and in doing so, he did his utmost to keep family, friends, patients, and associates safe. Extending his warmth, he basked them in honor and kind attention. He was a man of action and justice, not merely words in fact he was not always a man of words. Bob had courage and the strength of his convictions. His speech was modest. When amazed or shocked, he would often exclaim My Lands. He was never coarse or blunt, but rather, he was mindful. Bob s favorite word might have been Lake. Dr. Robert Paul Reik was a Lake of recognizable virtues.
Memory is associated to the past. But Remembering belongs to the future. Remember adds the letter B, which so significantly happens to be the first letter of the Hebrew bible. Creation starts when something comes to Be. Remembering is Birthing. Its about coming into BEING. To some extent, each of us can extend Bobs legacy, we can BE something of Bob Reik. And the result will be felt. This is how he lives on, in all of us. And Im quite certain he is proud to see his strivings alive and growing, in us all, from his widely-enhanced current point of view. In Bob Reik, we find much to celebrate and to emulate!
Miles Riley
February 15, 2019
Bob was our good neighbor in Buffalo City, Arkansas. We always enjoyed our neighborly visits when he would come to the river. He would make it a point to come by the house to let us know they were in town, to say hi and try to remember the names of all our children. He was so easy to get along with and had the best attitude towards life. I never heard him say anything bad about any one. I could only imagine the positive impact he has left on his family and so many other lives including ours. We will miss him. Our prayers of peace to you Mrs.Ginny . Continued blessings on your family.
Thoughts and prayers from us!
The Rileys:) Miles, Michelle, Emory, Gavin, Josie, Meris, Kenna, Jalen, Sunny
February 13, 2019
Our sympathy OB nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital Joyce Nedset and Carol Genrich
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Jan Cox
February 12, 2019
Dr. Reik delivered all four of our children from 1970 to 1982. Wonderful doctor, excellent staff. We will remember him fondly. Jan & Dan Cox (Formerly from Brookfield, Wisconsin)
judith kegel
February 11, 2019
What a wonderful man.He delivered 2 0f my children.Always put me at ease .R.I.P you deserve it.Prayers for yor family.
Mary Schwalbach
February 10, 2019
You should always be in love with your GYN Dr. and I was . He delivered my six children. What a wonderful Dr and person. Rest In Peace
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