Reise,
David
David George Reise age 75 of Suring passed away peacefully at home on
Thursday, March 3 surrounded by family. He was born on June 3, 1940 in
Sparta, Wisconsin to George and Lila Reise. David grew up on a dairy farm to
a close-knit family with a strong work ethic and a love for agriculture.
He graduated from Sparta High School in 1958 and attended the University of
Wisconsin Platteville where he earned a degree in Agriculture Education.
David enlisted in the National Guard in 1964, spending six months on active
duty and six years inactive duty before receiving an honorable discharge.
David began his teaching career as a vocational agriculture teacher at
Suring High School on February 1, 1963. He married Tamara Fiebig on August
15, 1964 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in LaCrosse, WI.
David began in Suring teaching both high school agriculture classes and
adult education classes for local farmers. His traditional high school
agriculture courses soon expanded to include classes in small engines,
welding, electricity, cement work, and auto mechanics. Over his 38 ½ years
as Suring's ag teacher and FFA advisor, David's career became inseparably
intertwined with the history of agriculture in Suring. He took great pride
in the Suring FFA and in having a hand in some of its milestones, including
establishing Oconto County's first FFA alumni chapter and having six
students receive American Farmer degrees. He greatly valued his relationship
with the agricultural community and held a special place in his heart for
the small farmer.
David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Tamara Reise (Fiebig); three
sons: Steve Reise (Debbie) of Tomah, Andy Reise (Ann) of Omro, Scott Reise
(Ashley) of Waterloo; two daughters: Lora (Tim) Plagenz of Markesan and Amy
Reise of Oshkosh; and six grandchildren: Emily, Megan, Craig, Olivia, Emma,
and Natalie. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Lila Reise
and his sister Delores Schendel.
Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Sunday,
March 6, 2016 from 4-8 pm with a prayer service at 7:30 pm with Sister Marla
Clercx officiating. Visitation continues on Monday at St. Michael Catholic
Church in Suring from 9 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am with
Father Dean Dombroski and Sister Marla Clercx officiating. David will be
laid to rest in St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery with full Military
Rites. There will be a luncheon to celebrate David's life to follow at
Romy's Holiday Inn at Kelly Lake following the funeral service. Online
condolences can be expressed at
gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com
The family sincerely appreciates all the assistance, prayers, and
well-wishes given to them. A special thank you goes out to Unity Hospice,
the Bellin Cancer Team, and the St. Michael's parish community. In lieu of
flowers, a memorial fund has been established in David's name at
Gruetzmacher's Funeral Home.
Funeral Home
Gruetzmacher Funeral Home
116 South Krueger Street Suring,
WI 54174
920-842-2151
