Edith Kaethe "Didi" Reich

Edith Kaethe "Didi" Reich obituary, Brookings, OR

Edith Kaethe "Didi" Reich

Edith Reich Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Redwood Memorial Chapel - Brookings on Mar. 3, 2026.
Edith K. "Didi" Reich

12/12/1936-3/1/2026

Born in Leipzig, Germany, the oldest of four children born to Fritz and Anna Marie Weise.

She moved to Canada in 1959 and later to the USA. In 1972 she became a US citizen. Her background was as a color separator/graphic artist in the printings industry.

She leaves behind her husband Joel, of 43 years.

Per her request, there will be no funeral services. Her ashes will be buried at Ward Cemetery in the family plot.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Brookings Oregon or the Shrine Hospital for children located in Portland.

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