Kenneth R. Reish, age 90 of Marcellus, MI passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
He was born April 30, 1925, in Marcellus the son of Leo E. and Fannie G. (Beadle) Reish. On July 20, 1957, in Benton Harbor, MI he married Glina L. Henderson who preceded him in death.
Kenneth graduated from Marcellus High School in 1944. He was a third generation farmer. He hitchhiked when he was younger to see his brother, Tine, in Florida and Washington D.C. He was interested in traveling and went to Moscow, Russia to see his daughter, and enjoyed going up north. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.
Surviving are three daughters, Karen S. Ramroop of Lawton, MI, Debora A. (William) Hedrington of Traverse City, MI and Sherrie L. (Jim) Letto, Decatur, MI; one son Randy W. (Lisa) Reish of Marcellus; five grandchildren, Brandon, Ashleigh, Nathan, Amber and Wendy; one great-grandchild, Eli, and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel Buckhold, Dorothy Rhoades and Myrtle Wilcox and three brothers, Richard, Wilbur (Tine) and Maynard Reish.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Mater-Ralston Funeral Home, Marcellus and funeral services will be held immediately following at 11 AM.
Memorials may be directed to the Cass County Council on Aging, Cassopolis, MI or Southwest Michigan Hospice.
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