Michael Paul Reiter

Michael Paul Reiter obituary, Massillon, OH

Michael Paul Reiter

Upcoming Events

Dec

23

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Willowdale Country Club

610 Willowdale Lake Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720

Send Flowers

Michael Reiter Obituary

Visit the Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes website to view the full obituary.

Michael P. Reiter, 63, of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, with his wife by his side.

Michael was born in Canton, OH on May 26, 1962, to the late Donald Reiter and Carolyn (Jeffers) Hess. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School, class of 1980. Michael worked 40 years as an Auto Body Painter before retiring in 2022. He enjoyed his vacations to the beach every year, fires in the back yard with friends and family, date night every Thursday night with the love of his life, Amy.

Michael is survived by his wife and love of his life, Amy Reiter; his children Liam Reiter (Annemarie), Jillian Machamer, Nicholas Reiter, and Jeremy (Fernanda) Machamer; siblings Cheryl (Rafael) Rodriguez, Stacy Montague, and Donald (Valerie) Reiter, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his stepmother, Janet Reiter.

Per Michael’s wishes, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 4 – 8 PM, at Willowdale Country Club, 610 Willowdale Lake Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720.

To share a memory of Michael or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit the online guestbook. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes

1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646

Make a Donation
in Michael Reiter's name

How to support Michael's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Michael Reiter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Dec

23

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Willowdale Country Club

610 Willowdale Lake Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720

Send Flowers