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John REGER Obituary
Born on August 24, 1949, to John and Helen Reger in
Dayton, John passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. John graduated from Belmont High School (1967), where he was Class President and had great affection for his classmates and school. He attended Miami
University in Oxford, Ohio, and graduated in 1971 with a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business.
Preparing to attend law school, John joined the national guard, requiring him to postpone school for a year. Returning from basic, John re-thought the law career, and began to
explore options in business. His uncle and friend, Robert Lahm, approached him with an offer to join a start-up
Winston Heat Treating company, and since 1972, that was his labor of love. He derived great pleasure from growing the business and its reputation in the industry and cherished his co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
Far and away, John's greatest love and joy were his family: wife Sharyn, daughter Elise (Michael) Henderson, son David (Katlyn) Reger, and adored grandchildren Gavin, Vivienne, and Bianca. Truly beloved were John's sister Janet (Dr. Robert) Van Etten, niece Maria (Kent) Rademaker, their twins Ella and Violet, and sister-in-law Evelyn Goldstein, special cousins,
family, and friends.
John was obsessed with taking care of things: leading and managing, while always attempting to make things better. Unfiltered, generous, and caring, he possessed a keen and
offbeat sense of humor and sarcastic wit with a gift for satire and impressions. John was blessed with many friends and served as a best man 12 times. He loved casinos, business,
politics, gardening, or just sitting quietly smoking a good
cigar while pondering life.
His favorite jobs were being owner and CEO of Winston Heat Treating, President of The Metal Treating Institute (MTI), and President of Temple Beth Or. He valued time spent at Delco Products, trucker for Winston, and warehouseman for
Peninsular Steel. John received recognition from numerous committees, boards, and non- profits, including MTI's Industry Legend Award.
A private graveside service was held at David's Cemetery. Glickler Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Remembrances can be made to a charity of your choosing. A celebration of life will be held for friends and family at a later date.
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John Klump
January 29, 2022
I was John's "backyard" neighbor our entire childhood.I can not recall all the things we did growing up. From sporting contests in the summer to playing Monopoly with sister Janet to blowing up the models we had built with firecrackers on the 4th of July. John did well in life and he was taken too soon.
RIP
William (Bill) Weaver
October 18, 2021
I will miss John, we knew each other from2nd grade on up at Cleveland and of course Belmont High school. John was our leader and drew great respect from all class mates we also worked together on the 50th reunion in finding class mates and doing to assembly. Rest in Peace my friend and may God be with Family in their time of grief.
Jim Meyer
October 18, 2021
I was surprised John R. apparently never considered a political career. In high school John did not shrink from leadership and most recognized his talents to be a leader. John loved to laugh and he had a wicked sense of humor. I will miss my friend.
Nancy Carter Arledge
October 18, 2021
Nancy Carter Arledge
October 18, 2021
Nancy Carter Arledge
October 18, 2021
1967 class photo 2017 50th class reunion
Nancy Arledge classmate
October 17, 2021
He was such a great person and loved by our class. He helped us out for our 50th reunion.
Carolee Carlyle
October 17, 2021
You were one of a kind my sweet cousin and I loved you so much. We grew up at a special time and we were always with family, playing, having fun....our incredible Christmas gatherings. You will be missed so much Nonny Babe and I will always love you. You and Sharyn had an amazing and beautiful family. Say hi to Roger
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