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Axel Reuter Obituary
REUTER, Axel H. Axel H. Reuter, 63, passed away on Tuesday, (November 7, 2006) at Manchester Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on March 27, 1943, in Ludenscheid, Germany, where he resided into his twenties. He then moved to Canada and subsequently the United States, where he has been a resident of Manchester for the past 25 years. He worked for the past fifteen years as a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker in South Windsor and previously was a general manager for Duraform in South Windsor. Axel is survived by his daughter, Stefanie Reuter; his son and daughter – in–law, Nicholas and Katherine Reuter; and his sister, Jutta Burkhardt. Axel will be remembered as a vibrant person, who had an amazing enthusiasm for life. Axel was a very active man, who would often visit the mountains of Europe with his family on vacation. He enjoyed all types of outdoors activities, including camping, skiing, hiking, paragliding, tennis, bicycling, windsurfing, and traveling. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him and especially by his family, who will carry him in their hearts and spirits forever. A personal note from his children: Wir lieben dich Detti! Von Nico und Schmusi! Visitation will take place on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester. The funeral will be held the following morning, Monday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Axel's memory may be made to the ALS Association, at 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150 Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, or online at www.alsa.org, or via phone at (888) 949-2577.
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Memories and Condolences
for Axel Reuter
Nick Reuter
April 23, 2007
Still miss you Dad. I think about you every day. Love you.
Nico
Cynthia Kelly
March 27, 2007
Axel,
Remembering you on your birthday
Love,
Cindy
Carol Magner Mitchell
December 27, 2006
Axel taught me business/technical german, just before I moved to Germany in 1996. He also gave me lots of hints about the area I moved to, as he was quite familiar with Neuss and Duesseldorf. He sent my husband and I over with an answering machine, which he asked that we pass onto his nephew. He even managed a visit with us in Germany while vacationing with a lady friend. We've remained in contact ever since meeting at the Inlingua school. He was a terrific guy. He often spoke about "his great kids and how proud he was of them". My sympathies go out to the whole family for your loss.
gary schultz
December 6, 2006
we didn't know Axel long. But he was such a wonderful person he made you feel like we were friends for ages. He was always positive and friendly. He is in our prayers
Elizabeth Morris
November 15, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you, Stefanie, Nicholas & Katherine. Although I only knew Axel for a short time when I started working at Coldwell Banker last year, he always had a pleasant smile on his face and a cheery hello. I enjoyed talking with him about his trips because I, too, am a traveler. Axel showed a remarkable strength towards his disease and always stayed positive. I admire and respect his outlook on life and will remember him fondly.
Nick Reuter
November 13, 2006
Dad,
Just wanted to drop a line to let you know that Stefanie, Kathi, Myself, and many of your friends miss you dearly. You really were the greatest dad a child could have wanted. I love you and will carry you with me forever.
Nico
Pam Therrien
November 12, 2006
I was saddened to hear of his passing. I worked with Axel many years ago while at Aetna. I am glad that I had the privilege of meeting him along the way. My sincerest sympathy to his family.
Atti Schmidt
November 10, 2006
I have known Axel since 49 years and although we didn't see each other very often he was still a good old friend whom I will never forget. My thoughts go his children who I hope will have the strength to overcome this tragic end of a full life.
RONNIE & BARBARA HOLCOMB
November 10, 2006
Nick& Stephanie,
You will find strength and comfort in the memories of the good times you all shared together. Axel will live on in your memories.
Andy Jack
November 10, 2006
I only knew Axel for a few years from CBRB in South Windsor but I will always remember, him especially the tough battle he fought against ALS with such dignity. Stefanie, Nicholas & Katherine - may the memories you have all shared together provide you with comfort and strength during this most difficult of times.
Axel riding his bike across the Brooklyn Bridge in the spring of 2002
Barbara Campagna
November 10, 2006
Axel loved sports and travel so much, I wanted to share this photo of him riding his bike across the Brooklyn Bridge in the spring of 2002. Classic Axel!
Axel and my friends Diane & Lynn at my 40th Birthday Party, 2002
Barbara Campagna
November 10, 2006
Dear Stefanie & Nico,
Your Dad was one of the truest friends I have ever had. I will always miss him and love him. His love of life was infectious. Knowing him has made me a much better person. He was so proud of both of you. I am dedicating the rest of my life to working to find a cure for ALS.
Corrinne Lomazzo
November 10, 2006
Axel put forth such a strong fight against this horrible disease. My deepest sympathy to Stefani, Nicholas, and Katherine. It was a pleasure to have been his manager in South Windsor for 3 years. Thanks so much for joining your dad and Axel's work family on the Project ALS walk last year that our company sponsored in New York. A terrific Realtor, his clients always knew that he would guide them in the right direction. As for his colleagues in the South Windsor office, I know they will miss his 100-mile an hour drives on Tuesday tour. For those who knew him, I am sure he is heaven telling the top guy how to run the place - I just hope the top guy drives a BMW! I will miss him.
Sean Smith
November 9, 2006
Axel was so full of life and had great admiration for his children. I kned Axel through tennis but he always maintained a great love and and admiration for his children. God Bless you and Nicholas and Stefani, may you always hold your father's enduring memory in your heart.
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