James E. Reyher

James Reyher
Virginia Beach - James E. Reyher, Navy Diver 1st Class, age 28 of Virginia Beach, Va. formerly of Caldwell, Ohio died a Hero Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Aberdeen, Md. He was born March 27, 1984 in Cambridge, Ohio the son of Steven Lee (Gale) Reyher of Quaker City, Ohio and Julie A. (Don) Crock of Caldwell.
James enjoyed being outdoors doing anything, especially working out, diving and hiking. He could often be found on his motorcycle, in his Mach 1 Mustang or driving his truck. He was an avid Ohio State Football fan, and always enjoyed the Buckeyes with Beer and Brats. James was a 2003 graduate of Shenandoah High School, then went on to earn an Associate Degree in Compressed Air and Natural Gas from Hocking College, and eventually enlisted into the U.S. Navy May 27, 2008. He was most recently assigned with the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit Two, based at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach.
James married the love of his life, Diana R. Kafury Reyher, of the home, on September 6, 2008. He loved to spoil and aggravate her. He enjoyed being around friends and family, and his infectious smile always lit up the room. He will be remembered as an honorable, caring and loving man.
In addition to his wife Diana, and parents, he was loved and will be missed by his family; Siblings Annie (Joe) Binkiewicz of Cambridge, Ohio; Lucas Reyher of Dayton, Ohio; Jacob Reyher of Thornville, Ohio; Wesley, Brittaney & Chris Crock; Aaron, Josh (Crystle) & Sarah Basler; paternal Grandmother, Berna Reyher of Rocky Ford, Colo.; Mother-In-Law, Janice L. Kafury of Caldwell; Father-In-Law Charles (Paula) Kafury of Cambridge; Extended Family, Angela (Mark) Hadix of Senecaville, Ohio and Lisa (David) Rhyne of North Carolina; Nieces and Nephews Matthew & Ella Binkiewicz and Charlize & Jackson Hadix; Cameron, Nicholas & Paige Botko; Elizabeth Rhyne and Apollo Basler. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and military brothers.
Friends will be received Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 2 to 8 p.m at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mark Slay Officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Caldwell, Ohio, with military graveside services conducted by the U.S. Navy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in James' name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To sign an online guestbook, or leave words of comfort for the family, please visit the funeral home's web site at www.ChandlerFuneralHome.net
"He Went Out With His Boots On"