Garrett Reuter

Garrett C. "Garry" Reuter, 65, of Belleville, Ill., born Monday, Dec. 29, 1947, in Springfield, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in Belleville, Ill.

Garry was an attorney for Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., and served as an officer of the firm. He was also a CPA. He was devoted to his family, and to say he was an avid golfer would be a big understatement. When Garry was not busy practicing law or his golf game, he gave much of his time to the community, including the following organizations: Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce (past president); Rotary Club of Belleville; Illinois CPA Society Southern Chapter; Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois; Belleville Memorial Hospital, Board of Directors; Memorial Foundation; Belle-Scott Committee; Junior Achievement of Gateway East; March of Dimes; United Way Illinois Division; American Cancer Society; American Lung Association; National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias. He also served as a board member for a number of businesses in the area.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marie, nee Johnson, Reuter; and a brother, James Reuter.

Surviving are his wife, Mary E., nee Muren, Reuter; children, Garrett C. "Garry" (Lauren Gibson) Reuter, Jr., of St. Louis, Mo., and Dawn E. (Neil) Kurtz of O'Fallon, Ill.; stepchildren, Kacie J. Radcliff of Clearwater, Fla., and Krystal A. (Ben) Stephens of Belleville, Ill.; brothers, Robert (Janis) Reuter of Truckee, Calif., and Paul (Terrymarie) Steele of Simi Valley, Calif.; a granddaughter, Gwendolyn M. Kurtz; and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center for Prostate Cancer Research (please call 800-525-5841) and/or Lindenwood University-Belleville on behalf of Garrett C. Reuter. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: A funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Ill., at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Heights, Ill., with Father Raymond Schultz officiating. Interment will follow at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery in Belleville, Ill.

KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Garrett Reuter

17 Entries

Steve Mathis

March 8, 2014

I am so sorry for you loss, Mary. I know your family will keep you close and they will wipe away the empty feeling you have and bring you happiness in the future. just remember the good times and know hie is in heaven, a better place. God Bless you and your family

Amy Bouvet

December 19, 2013

My sympathy to Garry's family. I met Garry thru a mutual friend, Jody Trover...the two of them together brings a smile to my face. Garry was absolutely a man of outstanding character, a wonderful friend and reliable attorney. I pray for comfort to his family and friends. The world was a better place because he was here.

December 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Garry and his family. He was always very kind and patient with me in our business dealings. He will be greatly missed. Debbie Rau

Terry and Vicky Schaefer

December 19, 2013

Mary, Garry and Dawn,
We were so saddened to hear of Garry's death. He possessed so many qualities and characteristics that he shared so willingly with family, friends and the community, for the betterment of all. I remember when Garry moved to Belleville to begin his practice locally, he was accepted immediately and embraced the community from the start. His quiet demeanor and support provided effective counsel for many clients, associates and organizations, all of whom will miss his friendship and good judgement. We will forever remember Garry as a neighbor and friend. Please accept our sympathy.

John Baer

December 18, 2013

I wish to extend my condolences to the family. The pain now must be almost unbearable, but eventually you will only remember your good times with Garry.

Rhonda and Kevin Borutta

December 18, 2013

Mary, Garry and Dawn, Kev and I loved Garry. We only knew him for about 10 years but he has given us a life time of fond and fun memories. We know he is with the Lord so take comfort in that. You are in our prays.

December 16, 2013

May all the wonderful memories of Garry bring you peace.
Tracy and Bob Brees

December 16, 2013

So sorry for your loss of Garry. I always enjoyed playing and talking golf with Garry! He was a great man!
-Sarah & Phil Caravia

DeBorah Evans

December 16, 2013

Whenever I filled in for Garry's secretary, I could always count on a smile, a laugh, and a comment about his golf game... the way he looked out for his fellow co-workers, especially Mr. Lowery, was nothing short of amazing and heartwarming...he will be greatly missed!

Eric Riess

December 16, 2013

Garry was a teacher and a friend. Our thoughts and prayers for his family.

John Boeren

December 15, 2013

Mary, Garry, and Dawn, our deepest sympathies go our to you. Garry was a great man and great friend for over 35 years. He was a help to me and so many others over the years. He will be sorely missed.

Fr. Ben

December 15, 2013

The Lord bless you and keep you, Garry.

Ruth Stoecklin

December 15, 2013

I was Garrett's grandmother Anntonette Johnson companion at Lady of the Snows before she passed Garrett was such a kind and very caring to his grandmother would do anything for her earlier his grandfather Harold Johnson was their but he passed first they were from Chicago he sure was a good person Garrett was.

Gene Maurer

December 15, 2013

Our prayers go out to Garry's family. I will always fondly remember Garry's help and support for our golf team and all the great memories.

Todd Judy Stephens

December 15, 2013

Mary know we are thinking of you and all of Garry s family in this difficult time

Joe & Joan English

December 15, 2013

Mary, our prayers and sympathies, I shared many a great stories with Garrett

December 15, 2013

Mary, Joe and I are so, so, sorry for your loss, as well as Isabella and her family. He will be greatly miss by all the Arro's.

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