With heavy hearts we share that Dee Reichlin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 10th.
For 72 years Dee blessed her loved ones and her communities with a radiant smile and welcoming energy. She found peace sitting in the sun by her pool, tending to her hydrangeas, and reading books. Her selfless spirit and unwavering faith in God nurtured an inclusive environment where she inspired everyone to embrace their highest selves through laughter, love, and forgiveness. Her unconditional devotion to her children and grandchildren assembled an unshakable family who will continue her legacy.
Dee was born September 3rd 1952 in Pikeville, KY. She graduated from Buckeye High School in 1970. She worked as a librarian at LCCC and as a phlebotomist at Amherst ER. She attended St. Jude Church in Elyria where she was the church photographer.
Dee was preceded by her brother Ronnie Hamilton (1975), her father Charles Hamilton (2021), and her daughter-in-law Dawn Reichlin (2017).
Survived by her husband of fifty years Mark Reichlin, her children, Lisa Castle, Joel Reichlin, Kara Alvarez (Anthony), and Katy Reichlin (Tiffany), her sister Sharon Musal, her brother Chuck Hamilton (LeAnn), and her mother Beatrice Hamilton, her 7 grandchildren Ashley, AJ, Allison (Rob), Remi, Mari, Hannah and Mallory, and four great-grandchildren Ryan, Triston, Nia, and Mae.
Friends may call Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Reichlin Roberts Bollinger Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St, Elyria, OH 44035. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, at 10:30 a.m. at St.Jude’s Catholic Church, 590 Poplar St, Elyria, OH 44035. The Rev. Fr. Joseph Scalco, will officiate. Rebroadcasting of services will be available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com. Burial will follow at New Russia Township Cemetery, Oberlin.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Fido's Companion, owned and operated by Michelle Reichlin.
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327 Cleveland Street, Elyria, OH 44035
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