DAVID FRANKLIN REICHERT

1943 - 2021

David Franklin Reichert, 78, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2021, after a bout with cancer. David was born Oct. 31, 1943 in Cameron, Texas. His family moved to Austin, Texas in 1954 and he was graduated from S. F. Austin HS in 1962. David was graduated from The University of Texas (at Austin) in the Class of 1966. He studied genetics as a graduate student at the UT Experimental Science Center. Afterwards, he worked in San Antonio at the VA Hospital and for many years at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) in Computing Resources and the Division of Student Services.

David truly loved the rivers of Texas and canoed, kayaked, and fly fished a huge number of them. His commitment to Texas rivers and canoeing was manifest during his terms as an officer and as president and newsletter editor of the Alamo City Riverman. He served for almost 30 years as Vice-President of Texas Rivers Protection Association (TRPA). For his work with the American Canoe Association, he received the Commodore's Award. Interest in the Alamo Fly Fishers came late in life, but he served as an officer and a term as President. When Texas Rivers needed a voice, he spoke out.

David enjoyed Pig Roasts on the Frio River with friends from the HSC Microbiology Center and other departments. David and Modrea made extended visits to Europe and to interesting places in America. David loved photography and documented his life and travels with beautiful photos.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Benjamin Franklin Reichert and Iva Wilson Reichert. He is survived by his wife, Modrea Mitchell-Reichert; his brother and sister-in-law, John D. Reichert and Linda Bartlett Reichert of Frisco, Texas; nephew, Lance Wayne Reichert of Round Rock; nephew, Jay Glen Reichert of Marble Falls; and niece, Cynthia Ann Reichert Smith, living in Frisco.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Texas Rivers Protection Association.