James B. Reigle

Reigle, James B. Age 85, formerly of Flint, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in California. Jim was born August 3, 1929 in Flint the son of John and Wanda Reigle. He served his country as an Officer in the U.S. Air Force serving in Washington D.C. and Rabat, French Morocco. Jim was a graduate of Michigan State University and Wayne State University of Mortuary Science and former President of the Genesee County Funeral Directors. He joined his parents John and Wanda Reigle in 1955 in the operation of Reigle Funeral Home. Throughout his life Jim enjoyed, scuba diving, golfing, horseback riding, sailing, and piloting airplanes. He was a member of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Metamora Hunt Club, the Circumnavigators Club and the Presidents Club at Michigan State University. After retiring Jim traveled extensively around the world including, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and China. Surviving are his children, Jim (Cathie) Reigle, Anne (Jack) Fortuna, David (Janeen) Reigle, John Reigle, Sally (Tim) Paull; grandchildren, Zachary (Carolyn) Reigle, Adam (Jori) Reigle, Gwenyth (Daniel) Abbott, A.J. Reigle; nieces and cousins. Mr. Reigle was preceded in death by his parents John and Wanda Reigle, sister, Mera Letta Boomer and Aunt Charlene Browder. Friends may visit the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reigle Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church, 746 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI. Reverend Paul Ytterock will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. The family would like to thank Visiting Nurses and Hospice, especially Marlene who gave him care to the end. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wanda Reigle Scholarship Fund at Community Foundation of Greater Flint, 500 Saginaw St., Suite 200, Flint, MI 48502. Share your condolences with the family at www.reiglefuneralhome.com.