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Stephen Reeter Obituary
BLOOMINGTON - Stephen B. Reeter, 65 of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.
His funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9 at Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington with Rev. Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Steve was born November 26, 1954 in Bloomington, the son of Bruce E. and Ellen M. Killian Reeter. He married Karen Lynn Bradley on September 15, 1979 in Decatur.
He is survived by his wife Karen and three children, Katie Reeter of Normal, Kristie (Kyle) Kattelman of Hoboken, NJ and Mick Reeter of Chicago; a granddaughter, Sandra Kattelman; his mother, Ellen Reeter of Bloomington; six siblings, Theresa Reeter of Bloomington, Dave (Amy) Reeter of Downer's Grove, Rich (Katie) Reeter of Westmont, Bernadette (Bob) Meiner of Pontiac, Paul (Lesley) Reeter of Bloomington and Maria Reeter of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Steve was a 1972 graduate of Central Catholic High School and received a Bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University. He was a retired officer of the Bloomington Police Department.
Steve was known for his sense of humor, his love of practical jokes, and his many collections ranging from fossils to flashlights. But his greatest devotion was to his wife, children, and grandchild. More than anything Steve loved his family and was a man of strong faith. That love and faith guided him through his eight-year battle with cancer. Throughout that battle, Steve never gave up and was always open to new methods of treatment, all the while maintaining his trademark sense of humor.
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Dan Fritchley
September 18, 2020
Our sympathy and prayers to Karen and the family. Dan fondly remembers Steve often and usually has to chuckle even after all these years....
Dan and Sue
Jody (Matthews)Seip
September 13, 2020
Karen-peace and blessings to you and your family.
Mike Dodge
September 12, 2020
Sorry to hear of your loss!
It was to my pleasure that I got to work with Steve at Bloomington Police Department. He always had a smile and kind words!
Prayers for comfort and healing.
Mary Pat Brady
September 8, 2020
My deepest sympathy - Steve was one of the funniest kindest man I have ever known - He could take a dark time and make it bright - he loved his family dearly - he will be missedd
Todd McClusky
September 8, 2020
Will always remember his good mood and great sense of humor. See you soon Steve.
Evelyn Sanchez
September 8, 2020
Mick and Family, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Barb Bahler
September 6, 2020
Ellen, Rich, Katie and family. Such a wonderful life to celebrate...although, you're grief , I know runs deep. Our deepest sympathy and love to you all =œ Barb and Randy
Susan Carl
September 6, 2020
Karen I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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