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William Reisert Obituary
Louisville - WILLIAM ALBERT REISERT, III, 82, died November 15, 2019 at his home in Prospect. He was born February 8, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky, the eldest son of William Albert Reisert, Jr. and Ruth Marie Dentinger Reisert. He was a 1958 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he played baseball. After receiving his degree, he served his country for over three years with the U.S. Marine Corps as an artillery officer.
Mr. Reisert was a devout Catholic and adored and revered the Holy Mother. He was a long-standing member of Holy Spirit and St. Brigid parishes.
For his professional career, Mr. Reisert was the President of Reisert Insurance, a respected insurance agency in Louisville, which was founded by his grandfather in 1884.
Many of his family and friends simply knew him as "C.P." or "Captain Pops", a nickname his sons gave him. Mr. Reisert loved his time with his friends at The Bonnycastle Club. He was an avid supporter of Indiana University football and rarely missed a home game, where his tailgating with his family and friends was legendary. For over two decades, Mr. Reisert was "The Voice of Lakeside" and announced countless swim-meets at the quarry.
Mr. Reisert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert E. Reisert, and his son, Kurt A. Reisert. He is survived by his brother John Reisert (Mary), his sisters Rita Olshansky (David), Ruth Ann Gatti (Bill) and his ten children: Trina O'Brien (Jay), Kiki Strother (Bobby), Bill Reisert (Elizabeth), Greg Reisert, Nick Reisert (Kathy), Peter Reisert, Heidi Hutchins (Peter), Mary Reisert, Paul Reisert, and Matthew Reisert and 16 grandchildren: Lars Barbercheck, Mia Barbercheck, Sam Strother, Claire Strother, Kathleen Reisert, Alex Reisert, Rachel Reisert, Eleanor Reisert, Elise Reisert, Anna Reisert, Katie Reisert, Raegan Reisert, Julia Reisert, Caroline Hutchins, Max Hutchins and Jude Hutchins.
The family would like to thank Dr. John L. Huber at Baptist Health in Louisville and Dr. Dana Cardin at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, and the wonderful nurses and staff members who helped Bill bravely face pancreatic cancer with loving determination.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40207. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m. Holy Spirit Church, 3345 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206, followed by a private family burial at St. Louis Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Nashville, TN.
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James Keith
July 16, 2020
I am so sorry that I missed Bill.... HE CHANGED MY LIFE and by that, in another way...I have to say that he changed 20 to 30 thousand youthful offenders lives. I was a Private in the Marines, he was a company commander.....I got in trouble and faced a special courts martial. Lt Reisert had the authority to have me sent to military prison, kicked out or allowed to stay in. He asked me WHY I SHOULD NOT BE KICKED OUT OF THE MARINES........I was only 17 yrs old and two months......I dropped out of high school in St Louis....being only 5'3......I was a teen on the edge and the Marines was my only hope....that day...I cried....saying that I didn't want to go home as a FAILURE......and I said....looking right at Lt. Reisert....IF YOU LET ME STAY IN....I PROMISE YOU THAT I WILL BE THE BEST MARINE POSSIBLE. He and the other officers decided to allow me to stay in a restart in another platoon. While there....I became the winner of the LEATHERNECK AWARD FOR HIGH RIFLE SHOOTER....AND WAS CONSIDERED TO GRADUATE WITH THE HIGHEST HONORS....but, with my court martial.....I didn't get that high honor.....but, JUST graduating.....I was proud. During our platoon graduation inspection....the inspecting officer stood in front of me..he did not take my rifle......he just stood silent. I WAS AFRAID THAT I WAS IN TROUBLE...then the officer said these words...." YOU PROMISED ME THAT YOU WOULD BE THE BEST MARINE POSSIBLE....YOU KEPT YOUR PROMISE." Breaking the rules......I glanced up and saw Lt Reisert....the man who gave me a 2nd chance, That was April 1961.......45 years later, I called his office in Louiseville........he did not know who was on the phone.....I said these words....." 45 years ago...you said to me....YOU PROMISED ME YOU WOULD BE THE BEST MARINE POSSIBLE AND YOU KEPT YOUR PROMISE." Bill was so excited saying... I REMEMBER THAT and YOU......I told him that I just wanted him to know...what his gift to me...a 2nd chance......what I've been able to do......go back to school, earning degrees in Education, Psychology and criminal Justice.....that for 30 years, every month.....I was proud to give between 20 and 30 thousand FIRST TIME OFFENDERS.....a 2nd chance via the St. Louis County Family Courts.
I pray that his family sees this..... go to: www.plainlabelfamily.com click on this old cop......see the various media stories about my program with teens on the edge.
Harold L
March 16, 2020
A popular high school classmate at St.Joe Prep, Bardstown Ky (1950-54). Bill was a good student and all-around athlete who excelled in all sports. He had a positive outlook on life and greeted all with a warm smile.
Gary & Patricia Dentinger
November 20, 2019
Cousin Bill was a well rounded guy who exemplifies a life well lived. He always had a great, strong smile that now belongs to the heavens. Well done, Bill ! Thank you for your service to our nation.
Sandy Barbercheck
November 20, 2019
Blessings to all the Reisert family as you celebrate the life of your dad! What a legacy he left!!
Hal Briley
November 20, 2019
Bill & Greg, Very sorry to hear about your dad - a very respected man for many, many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Schlie
November 18, 2019
Bill was a wonderful person and great business partner. He will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Jim Dentinger
November 18, 2019
My condolences to the family. I always enjoyed cousin Bill's company, especially at family events. Bill was 6 months older and in the grade school years he would greet me with a football in one hand and a basket ball in the other. We had fun in friendly competition. Over the years at other occasions he would greet me with that big wonderful smile. I'll miss him as I know many others will too. God now enjoys Bill's presence.
Sincerely,
Cousin Jim
Jackie Richard
November 18, 2019
Mr. Reisert was one of my oldest and certainly one of my favorite customers. He was always upbeat and a gentleman. I will certainly miss him calling me "his favorite banker". Sincere thoughts and prayers for his family and friends
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