John Reese

To my colleague atKingstonHigh and Penn State. .. a gentleman and professional...best of thoughts

Sending sincere Sympathy.

My condolences to the family of John Reese. I had the honor to participate in his visitation and memorial services held at Wilkes University. Over the years I knew him as a man who was sincere and very passionate about all that he became involved in, be it family, coaching, educating or just honest friendship. He certainly lived life to its fulfillment. May you cherish all his memories and accomplishments and may he rest in peace.

Rest in Peace Coach. A true mentor and role model for so many.

Rest In Peace coach. Though I wrestled for you only a short time 1978-79 you made a lasting impression on me.. To Coaches family, remember " the memories never die" and I´m sure there were many. God Bless

Coach Reese was a large influence on my career and life and I enjoyed watching football games with him on the hill....Richard Burns Class of 1964

John Reese was an icon in the history of Wilkes University and should always be remembered for the pride he brought to our alma mater.

Had the pleasure to meet Coach Reese more than a few times while attending & competing for Wilkes. The impact he had is certainly felt by all under Coach Laudenslager's guidance. His motto painted on the wall of that wrestling room will always be engrained in my head. "Victory goes to those who are willing to pay the price." Thank you Coach Reese for paving the way & setting the standard for all who put on the Wilkes singlet.

I ,too, am a graduate of Kingston H.S. After John graduated from Penn State he returned to KHS to do some student teaching. When I was a senior at KHS in 1954 John was my baseball coach. After my stint in the USAF I enrolled in Wilkes College where I found that John was now teaching and coaching at the college.During my last summer at Wilkes I had the opportunity to play some softball with John, Rollie Schmidt, and others. I then tried to follow Johns' coaching career during wrestling...