Aug. 4, 1835 - Carl August KROHE and Johanna Christina JOCKISCH - groom from Niederkunersdor Lausitz, Kingdom of Saxony, and bride from Oppuch, Oberdaus, and King of Saxony."

1880 Township 17 N., Range 11 W., Cass, Illinois Census for August Krohe 67 born 1813 Germany, farmer, wife Christiana Krohe 65 parents born in Germany. It has her birth year 1815. His parents were born in Germany. Children: Juliana 26 born in 1854 IL, and Amelia 23 bore 1857 IL. Living with them Charles Gise 14 working on the farm. He was born 1866 in Germany.

August, Krohe Obituary

KROHE, August - The Evening Star, Beardstown, Saturday October 19, 1895 - Submitted by Ernie Launer Death recorded in St. Peters Lutheran Church book

Death of August Krohe

August Krohe, an old resident of the county living eight miles south of Beardstown, in the Jockisch settlement, died this morning at the ripe old age of 83. Deceased was a well-to-do farmer.

He was born in Saxony, Germany, August 19, 1812. He with his parents came to this country in 1835, coming direct to Beardstown by way of New Orleans and the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. From here they went to the neighborhood in which he died.

His wife, Christiana Jockisch, died in 1889. Seven children survive the parents: F. A., living in Beardstown; Louis E., a farmer living in Schuyler county, Wilhelmina, wife of Henry C. Korte, a farmer living in the Jockisch settlement; Louisa, wife of Theodore Launer, a Morgan county farmer; Henry C. a farmer living in the Jockisch settlement; Miss Julia, who lived with her father; Amelia, wife of Henry Ruppel, a farmer living on the Krohe homestead. The funeral will take place from the residence on Monday at 1 o'clock p. m.

1. Krohe, Frederick A ugust (December 2, 1832 Saxony Germany - April 2, 1922, Beardstown, IL) age 89

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947 for Frederick August died April 2, 1922, Beardstown, Cass, IL age 89. He was born December 2, 1932 in Saxony Germany to August Krohe and Christiana Jocksich. He was a retired farmer. He was buried August 5, 1922 at St Johns Evangelical.

2. Krohe, Louis E.,

3. Krohe, Wilhelmina (August 29, 1839 -June 6, 1917) m: April 23, 1865 Cass Co, IL Korte, Henry C. (January 2, 1840 Germany-May 6, 1927 IL)

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947 for Wilhemena Korte died June 6, 1917 Beardstown, Cass, IL age 77 born August 29,1839 Beardstown, IL father August Krohe born in Germany, mother Christiana Jockisch born in Germany. She was buried in Krohe Cemetery June 9, 1917

KORTE, Henry - Illinoisan Star May 7, 1927 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Henry Korte Cass Farmer Passes Away

      Mr. Henry Korte pioneer farmer of Cass County passed away in his late home eight miles Southeast of Beardstown on Friday May 6th at 3:30 p.m.
      The deceased was 87 years 4 months and 4 days of age at the time of his death and has resided in this country since 1856 at which time he came here from Germany and engaged in farming. He has always been held in the highest esteem by all of his family and neighbors and was always upright and honest in all of his dealings.
      He was born in Germany, January 2, 1840 and came to this country at the age of 16. Nine years later in 1856 he was united in marriage to Miss Wilhemena Krohe to which union four children were born, two having preceded him in death, Edward and Amelia. He is survived by two sons Albert of Bluff Springs and Arthur who lived on the home place.

Mrs. Korte passed away on June 7th, 1917.
Funeral services will be held from the late residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. W. Weidhaus, Pastor of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs officiating. Interment will be made in the Krohe cemetery

4. Krohe, Louisa , m: April 10, 1866 Cass, IL Launer, Theodore

LAUNER, Theodore - Virginia Gazette 24 November 1899 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Theodore Launer, a wealthy farmer residing about three miles south of Arenzville, died suddenly Sunday afternoon November 18, 1899. At noon Mr. Launer ate a hearty dinner and was apparently in the best of health. About two hours afterward he went out of doors, and being absent some time some member of the household went to look for him and found him lying on the ground almost lifeless. He was carried to the house but expired shortly afterward. He was 56 years of age and is survived by his wife and four children.

5. Krohe, Henry C (March 3,1848 Beardstown, IL -March 22,1922 Beardstown, IL) m: Christine

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947 for Henry C Krohe died age 74 March 22,1922 Beardstown, Cass IL, born March 3,1848 Beardstown IL. Father August Krohe and mother Christiana Jocksich were born in Germany. Occupation retired farmer. Spouse Christine. Burial date: March 25,1922.

KROHE, Henry C. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Henry C. Krohe
     Henry C. Krohe, died at his home three miles south of Bluff Springs, Wednesday, March 22, aged 74 years, 19 days.
     He leaves to mourn his death besides the wife, three daughters, Mrs. Richard Launer, Miss Rosa at home, Mrs. Henry Hendricker and one son Felix, all residing in the Krohe neighborhood.
     Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Garten, Pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Krohe cemetery

6. Krohe, Julia (Juliana) (March 1856 IL-1931 IL)

KROHE, Julia Josephine - Illinoisan Star November 10, 1931 - Submitted by Ernie Launer

DEATH CALLS MISS JULIA JOSEPHINE KROHE LAST NIGHT

Miss Julia Josephine Krohe daughter of August and Christiana Krohe died at 8:30 o'clock last night, November 9, 1931 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Ruppel, 1 mile southeast of Beardstown at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 3 days.
The deceased is survived by one sister Mrs. Henry Ruppel together with several nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held at the residence of Henry J. M. Ruppel at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, November 11th with the Rev. K. B. Neuman, pastor of the Bluff Springs Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be made in the Krohe cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MISS KROHE ARE HELD ON WEDNESDAY - Illinoisan Star November 12, 1931
     Funeral services for Miss Julia Josephine Krohe were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. M. Ruppel with the Rev. K. B. Neuman speaking words of hope and comfort.
     Miss Inez Reichert and Mrs. Arthur Sweatman, accompanied by Velma Schnepper sang, "Peace Perfect Peace", "My Jesus as Thou Will" and "Nearer My God to Thee"
     The lovely floral offerings , tokens of sympathy from friends and relatives were cared for by Mrs. Thomas Morrison, Mrs. Henry Ruppel and Miss Ella Ruppel.
     The body was laid to rest in the Krohe cemetery with the following as pallbearers: Edward Krohe, Edward Krohe, Oliver Launer, Felix Krohe, Albert Korte, and August Ruppel.

7. Krohe, Amelia XE "Krohe, Amelia" Fredericka (February 13,1859- January 16, 1944 Cass Co, IL) m: December 22, 1880. Ruppel, Henry J. M. (March 1862 IL -)

1900 Arenzville, Cass, Illinois Census for Henry J M Ruppel born March 1862 IL married 1882 making 18 years to Emelia F. Ruppel born February 1859 IL. His parents were born in Germany. Children: August H. born July 1882 IL, Herman C born September 1884 IL, Arthur H. born May 1888 IL, Marie born December 1889 IL, Emma born February 1894 IL, and Rosa born June 1898. Living with them was Julia Krohe born March 1856 IL relationship Sister-in-Law. Parents were born in Germany.

RUPPEL, Amelia Krohe - Illinoisan Star January 17, 1944 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Mrs. Henry J. Ruppel Dies
Funeral Arrangements Are Incomplete
Mrs. Amelia Krohe Ruppel wife of H. J. M. Ruppel died at 6 o'clock last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Reichert, 211 East Third Street, following a month's illness.

The body was taken to the Simpson Funeral Home and will be returned to the Reichert home on East Third Street this evening to lie in state until the hour of the services. Services which will be announced later will be held at the Funeral home.
Mrs. Ruppel who would have celebrated her 87th birthday anniversary had she lived until February 13th of this year, lived her entire lifetime in the Krohe community near this city. She and her husband, well known Cass county farmer, moved to this city in October 1943 to make their home with their daughter. The deceased had been in failing health for the past several years.
Amelia Krohe Ruppel daughter of August and Christiania Krohe were born February 13th 1857 in the Krohe community and were married to Henry J. M. Ruppel December 22nd 1880.

To this union seven children were born.
Mrs. Ruppel is survived by her husband, four sons, Herman of Inola, Okla., August of Beardstown, Arthur J. and Emil of Arenzville and one daughter Rose Reichert of this city, ? Grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister Marie who passed away in 1926 one son who died in infancy and two grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters Louisa, Wilhimina Korte and Juliana Josephine, two brothers Louis Krohe and Henry Krohe: half brother August Krohe.

a. Ruppel, August (July 3, 1882, Arenzville, IL-)m: 1906 Scott, Sarah Ethel (- 1918)

RUPPEL, August H. - Illinoisan Star, Beardstown, Illinois, February 24, 1969 - Submitted by Ernie Launer

AUGUST H. RUPPEL
August H. Ruppel, 86, lifelong Cass County farmer, died at Schmitt Memorial Hospital at 10:10 a. m. today. He had been a patient at the hospital for six weeks.
         He was born on July 3, 1882, in Arenzville Township, the son of Henry J. and Amelia Krohe Ruppel. He married Sarah Ethel Scott in 1906 and she died in 1918. He later married Sarah Moore on Dec. 15, 1925 at Bluff Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sons, three brothers, and one sister.
         Survivors include his wife, Sarah, two sons, John Ruppel of Barry, Charles Ruppel of Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Ella Trier of Peoria; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rose Reichert and one brother Emil Ruppel both of Beardstown. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
         He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs. Remains were taken to the Cline Funeral Home where funeral services will be announced later.
Friends wishing to give memorials may make contributions to the memorial fund of St. John's. Lutheran Church or the Schmitt Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

1. Ruppel, John (March 25, 1929- December 22,2005) m: Oct. 23, 1947, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs Hall, Freeda May

RUPPEL, John E. Sr. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 24, 2005 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
John E. Ruppel Sr., 1929-2005, Beardstown

   John E. Ruppel, 76. of Mounds, Okla., and formerly of Beardstown, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at St. John's Medical Center in Sapulpa, Okla.
   He was born March 25, 1929, in Beardstown, the son of August Henry and Sarah E. Moore Ruppel. He married Freeda May Hall on Oct. 23, 1947, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs, and she survives.
   He is also survived by three sons John E. Jr. (wife, Vickie) of Beardstown, Don (wife, Roberta) of Sapulpa, Okla., and Tom (wife, Sharon) of Fountain, Colo.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles (wife, Edna) of Bolingbrook; and one half sister, Ella Mae Trier of Washington, Ill. He was preceded in death by one brother, William; and two half brothers, Hank and Virgil Ruppel.
   Mr. Ruppel attended Buck School in rural Beardstown and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs. He farmed his entire life in Cass County until his retirement when he and his wife moved to Oklahoma.
   Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs, Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice or American Heart Association. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.

a. Ruppel, John E. Jr . m: Vickie

b. Rappel, Don m: wife, Roberta

c. Rappel, Tom Tom" m: wife, Sharon

2. Ruppel, Charles m: Edna

3. Ruppel, Ella " m: Trier XE "Ruppel, Herman"

b. Ruppel, Herman C. (1884 IL-) or

c. Ruppel, Arthur J (May 19, 1888- November, 1968) m: Feb. 1. 1910 Stock, Lydia

RUPPEL, Arthur J. - Illinoisan Star, Beardstown, Illinois, November 25, 1968 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
A. J. RUPPEL
A. J. Ruppel, 80, of rural route Beardstown died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Rose Reichert in Beardstown, Sunday morning.
        He was born in the Krohe neighborhood south of' Bluff Springs on May 19, 1888, the son of Henry J. and Amelia Krohe Ruppel. He was married to Lydia stock on Feb. 1. 1910 by the Rev. Eugene Schmitt.
        Mr. Ruppel was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Lydia, residing at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, two brothers, August H. and Emil H. of Beardstown, one sister, Mrs. Rose Reichert of Beardstown and many nieces and nephews.
        Mr. Ruppel was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs.
Funeral services will be held at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs Tuesday at 2 p. m. with Rev. Lowell Buss officiating. The remains will be taken to the. church at 1 p. m. Tuesday.
        Friends may call at the Cline Funeral Home Monday from 7 to 9 p. m. Burial will be in the City Cemetery.
        The family has requested that friends wishing to give memorials may donate to the Memorial Fund of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs or the Heart Fund.

d. Ruppel, Marie (December 1889 IL-)

e. Ruppel, Emma (February 1894 IL-) Could Emma really be Emil?

e. Ruppel, Emil H. (February 18, 1894-April 1975) m: January 31, 1916 Davidsmeier, Amelia

RUPPEL, Emil H. - Illinoisan Star, Beardstown, Illinois, April 29, 1975 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Emil H. Ruppel Dies at Schmitt
                  Emil H. Ruppel, 81, 1408 Washington Street, Beardstown, died at Schmitt Memorial Hospital Monday at 3:55 p. m. He was a lifelong Cass County farmer.
Born on February 18, 1894 in the Krohe neighborhood south Bluff Springs, he was the son of Henry J. and Amelia Krohe Ruppel and married Amelia Davidsmeier on January 31, 1916 at the Davidsmeier residence near Bluff Springs.
                  Mr. Ruppel was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beardstown and was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia: one son, Arthur E. Ruppel: one granddaughter, Mrs. William "Beverly" Loxley: and one sister Mrs. Rose Reichert, all of Beardstown, numerous nieces and nephews.
                  Funeral services will be held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church Thursday, 2:00 p. m., with Pastor Glenn Anderson officiating. Mr. Ruppel will be taken to the church at 1:00 p. m. to lie in state until time of services.
Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
                  Friends may call at Cline Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p. m.
Friends may contribute to First Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or St. John's Sunday WRMS Radio Broadcast.

1. Ruppel, Arthur E. Arthur E. (March 8, 1917-Sept. 11, 1991) m: Sept. 1, 1940, in Bowling Green, MO Turner, Geraldine

RUPPEL, Arthur E. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Arthur Ruppel, 74, of Beardstown dies

BEARDSTOWN - Arthur E. Ruppel, 74, of 1306 Lafayette St., Beardstown, died late Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1991, at Myers Convalescent and Skilled Nursing Center in Beardstown.
                  He was born March 8, 1917, in Cass County, the son of Emil and Amelia Davidsmeier Ruppel: He married Geraldine Turner Sept. 1, 1940, in Bowling Green, Mo.
                  He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Beverly Loxely of Beardstown; two grandsons: and one granddaughter.
                  Mr. Ruppel was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beardstown, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
                  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Cline Funeral Home in Beardstown or one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be made to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

f. Ruppel, Rose or Rosa (June 16. 1898 Cass Co., IL- October 23, 1992) m: Aug. 26, 1915 St. Peters Parsonage near Arenzville. Reichert, Oscar G (Dec. 1, 1892- September 1967) son of Reichert, John H. and Mary Lynn

REICHERT, Rose - Beardstown newspaper, October 28, 1992 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Rose Reichert

Rose Reichert, 94, 211 East 3rd Street, Beardstown, died early Friday morning October 23, 1992 at her residence.
                  She was born June 16. 1898 In Cass County, the daughter of Henry J. and Amelia Krohe Ruppel. She married Oscar Reichert on August 24, 1915. He preceded her in death on September 5. 1967.
                  She is survived by: two sons, Roscoe and Herman Reichert, both of Virginia: nine grandchildren: sixteen great grandchildren and four great- great grandchildren.
                  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, Marie. one brother, Herman and one son, Alvin Barney Reichert.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs.
                  Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs with the Pastor Abe Gonzalez the officiate.
                  Organist was Eileen Fiedler.
                  Pallbearer were H. Gary Reichert. Steven L. Reichert. Raymond Albers, Jon Reichert, Mike Miller, Charles Dillard, Regis Kinsley and James Reichert. Honorary pallbearer was David Robson.
Burial was In Beardstown City Cemetery.
Cline Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

REICHERT, Oscar G. - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois September 14, 1967
Services Held Friday For Oscar G. Reichert
      Oscar G. Reichert, age 74, of 211 East Third Street In Beardstown, passed away at the Holy Cross Hospital, in Jacksonville, Tuesday at 9:10 p.m. He had been a patient there for the past 12 days.
                  He was born in Bluff Springs on Dec. 1, 1892, the son of John H. and Mary Lynn Reichert. He was baptized and confirmed In St. John's Lutheran Church Bluff Springs. He was a member of the church council for a number of years. On Aug. 26, 1915, he married Rose A. Ruppel at St. Peters Parsonage near Arenzville.
                  He was a faithful worker in the church. He farmed until disabled by arthritis when he moved to Beardstown.
                  He was a member of Cass County ASC Committee for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Raymond, and an infant sister, Bernice.
                  Surviving are his wife, Rose A.; three sons, Roscoe, who lives on the home place, Alvin and Herman at Virginia, Ill., nine Grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several other relatives and a host of friends.
                  Services were at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs on Friday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lowell Buss officiating. The remains were taken to the church at 1 p.m. to lie in state.

Burial was in the City Cemetery at Beardstown.

a. Reichert, Roscoe (July 6, 1916-August 11, 2011), m: October 23, 1938 New London, Missouri Landreth, Helen Louise

REICHERT, Roscoe John Henry
Roscoe John Henry Reichert, July 6, 1916-August 11, 2011
Roscoe John Henry Reichert. 95 of Virginia, passed into God’s eternal light and grace on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Snyder’s Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.

He was born On July 6, 1916 to Oscar and Rose Reichert, at the family farm west of Virginia, IL.
He married Helen Louise Landreth on October 23, 1938 in New London, Missouri. Roscoe is survived by his wife, Helen, of 72 years; his son Jon (wife Joyce) Reichert; his granddaughter Lori (husband Ron) Moon; his great grandchildren Ashley and Michael Moon; and his great- great granddaughter Niki Moon all of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Alvin and Herman Reichert.
Roscoe belonged to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs and served several terms on the church's’ council, taught Sunday School class, conducted church services, participated in the church choir, and was on several church committees. He was a devoted Christian and strong in his faith.

He farmed most of his life, worked for Cass Farmers Oil delivering fuel, provided 36 years of services for the Cass County A.S.C.S office, participated in multi-township board, appointed to the Bluff Springs Township Board for over 30 years, volunteered many years on the Democratic Central Committee for Cass County, provided support as an election judge in Bluff Springs, and was co-owner of Cass Implement.

During his early adulthood, Roscoe played baseball with Country Life, played softball with Smitty’s Ice Cream Parlor, and co-managed the Houston Cleaner Baseball team. In his later years, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. Roscoe will be remembered by family and friends for his unwavering integrity and his willingness to lend a hand to those in need.
Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorials have been suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs, Diabetes Foundation, or American Heart Association. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

b. Reichert, Alvin (February 19, 1919-June 14, 1982) m: July 29, 1945 Lovekamp, Dolores

REICHERT, Alvin O. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
"Barney" Reichert of Virginia dies Monday

Alvin O. "Barney" Reichert, 63, Virginia, died Monday morning, June 14, 1982, at Passavant Hospital. He was a former sheriff of Cass County.
Mr. Reichert was born at Bluff Springs February 19, 1919, son of Oscar and Rose Ruppel Reichert; his mother, of Beardstown, survives.

He married Dolores Lovekamp July 29, 1945, and she survives. Also surviving are a son, James Leroy, Virginia; four daughters: Mrs. Charles (Judy) Dillard, Jacksonville; Mrs. David (Vicki) Robson, Murrayville; Mrs. Regis (Sheila) Knisley, DeKalb, and Mrs. Mike (Patsy) Miller, Virginia; two brothers, Roscoe and Herman, both of Virginia; and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Reichert spent 12 years in Cass County law enforcement and was a Democratic precinct committeeman. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was a past member of the Elks, Moose and Rotary and formerly owned Eunice & Barney's Lounge in Havana.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
Informal visitation will be 7 to 9 tonight at Massie Funeral Home in Virginia.

Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church.

1 Reichert, James 2. Reichert, Leroy

3. Reichert, Judy m: Dillard, Charles

4. Reichert, Vicki m: Robson, David

5. Reichert, Sheila m: Knisley, Regis

6. Reichert, Patsy m: Miller, Mike

c. Reichert, Herman (August 22, 1923 Bluff Springs, IL- February 13, 2007 Greenville, SC) m: March 14, 1942 in Hannibal, MO Charles, J. Marie

REICHERT, Herman - Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home website - Submitted by Marcia Cox
                    Herman G. Reichert, 83 years, of Virginia, IL died Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Regency Hospital in Greenville, SC.
                    He was born August 22, 1923 in Bluff Springs, IL; the son of Oscar Grover and Rose Amelia Ruppel Reichert. He married J. Marie Charles on March 14, 1942 in Hannibal, MO and she preceded him in death on December 25, 1988.
                    He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Albers (husband, Raymond) of Simpsonville, SC; two sons, H. Gary Reichert (wife, Barb) of Lincoln and Stephen Reichert of Virginia; six grandchildren, Stacey Albers (wife, Pam) of Fountain Inn, SC, Heather Reichert of Carpentersville, Michael Reichert of Virginia, Eric Reichert of Lincoln, Brandon Reichert of Springfield, and Breanna Reichert of Virginia; two great grandchildren; a brother, Roscoe Reichert (wife, Helen) of Bluff Springs; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alvin "Barney" Reichert (surviving wife, Dolores of Virginia).
                    Mr. Reichert attended Warrior School and graduated from Beardstown High School in 1941. He served with the US Army from June 7, 1943 until January 28, 1946 stationed in the European Theater. He worked for Burlington Railroad for 8 years and was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 26 years. He also farmed with his brothers, Roscoe and Barney, for several years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia and the Virginia American Legion Post. A charter member, he was formerly active in the Virginia Lions Club.
                    Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia with burial and military honors at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:30 AM Tuesday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

Reichert Services - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 21, 2007
Funeral services for Reichert, Herman G. were held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 20, 2007, at Massie Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia with the Rev. Jill Flynn officiating. The organist was Eileen Fiedler and music included "Just As I Am," "Amazing Grace" and "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Pallbearers were Jamie Reichert, Tom Pettit, Jeff, Andy and David Little and Mike Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Blum, Lloyd Schroeder and John and Jeremy Dotzert. Burial was at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia with military rites conducted by Beardstown VFW Post 1239.

1. Reichert, Carolyn m: Albert, Raymond

2. Reichert, H. Gary m: Barb

3. Reichert, Stephen

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