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Meryl Reiss Obituary
Jack is survived by his sons: Jere L. and his wife Phyllis (Hoffert) Reiss of Coopersburg, John M. and his wife Susan (Whitman) Reiss of Hellertown, Thomas D. and his wife Pamela (Hirjak) Reiss of Stouts Valley; grandfather to 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by siblings: Dean R. Reiss, Natalie (Reiss) Donchez.
Family and friends are invited to his visitation period from 10 - 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown with Military Honors. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans, immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com.
Memorial contributions in Jack's name can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, New Jerusalem Evang. Lutheran Church, VNA Hospice of St. Luke's and/or Blue Blue Mountain Gas Engine Club care of the funeral home, 326 Main St. Hellertown, PA 18055.
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Bette Rentzheimer Sloyer
January 6, 2024
I am submitting this condolence on behalf of my mother, Bette Rentzheimer Sloyer, Jack´s "Florida cousin". Her mother, Bertha Rentzheimer, and Jack´s mother, Mary, were daughters of Adam and Ella Fluck.
"In memory of my cousin Jack. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief."
Spring Valley Sportsmen's Club
January 4, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tina McCardle
January 4, 2024
I only met Jack when he was 95, but he impressed me even then of what a great guy he was. He had a loving family who surrounded him with love and purpose. I am glad I had a chance to know him even though briefly. May he rest in God's loving arms peacefully.
John Ringhoffer
January 1, 2024
John & Jere, My condolences to both of you. I have fond memories of your Dad from back in the 1960’s when my Dad & Mom would visit Jack and Pearl. You Dad was awesome, had a great sense of humor. Regards, John Ringhoffer
Dave & Donna Loikits
January 1, 2024
I met Jackie at No 2 Machine shop many moons ago. He always had an interesting story to tell about some hit & miss engine he found or was working on. We regularly would visit Jacky and Don Mench at the antique engine shows & always it was a joy to touch base with them. See you's there again someday!
Andrea and Dominick Pallottie
January 1, 2024
Dear Tommy, Pam, and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and that you find peace knowing that he is with God. With Sympathy, Andrea and Dominick Pallottie
Lauren Hyatt
December 31, 2023
I. Have memories. Of. Unlce. Jack. Taking. Me. And. Show. Me. His. John Deere tractor collection. He. Was proud of them. Rest. In. Peace. Unlce. Jack. You. Had. A great. Life. It. Was. Great to. Have. You. As. Unlce to. Be. Your great. Niece I love. You
CINDY BUTTERWORTH
December 31, 2023
I have so many fond memories of Uncle Jack from my childhood. Summers at the cabin on the Delaware are some of my favorites. We played cards & games & laughed until we cried.
He was such a good sport ,genuinely kind ,& truly fun to be around.
He lived a blessed life & may he rest in peace. My warmest thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Dale Leidich
December 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss Tom and Pam and the entire family.
Glenn and Barb Brader
December 31, 2023
Jere and Phyllis Our sincere sympathy to your entire family. He sure was an amazing man. Lots of memories.
Mike Zonay
December 31, 2023
My sympathy to Jack’s family. He was a unique guy who had a life well lived and will be truly missed by many. RIP.
Grateful
December 31, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
December 31, 2023
"A sailor has passed away today." You failed to make your battle stations during general quarters. You are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Michele Zimpfer-Bean
December 31, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers .
Donna and Frank Naydyhor
December 30, 2023
Jere,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the death of your father. We didn't known him personally, but knowing him thru Facebook posts and conversations Frank and I have had with you and Phyllis, he sounded like a wonderful person. May he rest in peace.
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