Gilbert W. Reichert

Columbia- Gilbert W. Reichert, 93, of Columbia, IL, passed away at 12:25 AM, Saturday, February 13, 2022 at Oak Hill Care Center in Waterloo. He was born February 14, 1928, in Sugarloaf Township, to Christian and Alydia (Langhans) Reichert. He married Vera Hofstetter on September 17, 1950 in Columbia. After 68 years of devoted love, she preceded him in death on February 28, 2019. Gilbert was a hardworking man who farmed up until last year. In addition to running his farm he also sold Oliver Tractors and managed the FS grain elevator in Columbia.. He was a strong man of faith and a longtime member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo and the Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club. In his spare time he enjoyed following the St. Louis Cardinals, polka dancing, camping in his motor home and watching the grandkids and great grandkids ball games. He traveled to Hawaii, Louisiana and Florida just to watch grandchildren play ball and as a result of camping and following the grandchildren, he visited almost every state. He was a talented small engine mechanic and enjoyed tinkering around his shop. He will be dearly missed. Surviving are his daughter, Judy (Frank) Cordie of Mexico, MO, sons- Dennis (Melissa) Reichert and David (Debbie) Reichert of Dupo, and Don Reichert of Fulton, MO, grandchildren: Kellie, Kristy, Kari, Derek, Emily, Jeremy, Anna, Arik, Kayte and Kayce, 16 great grandchildren, brother, Robert (Mary) Reichert of Columbia, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, grandchildren- Deena & Kristen and two sisters, Ruth Court and Dolores Dahm. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo and from 10:00 Am until time of service, Wednesday at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo with Rev. Todd Mushaney officiating. Interment will follow in the Valhalla Gardens Of Memory in Belleville. Memorial donations are suggested to Christ United Church of Christ/ 200 S. 3rd St./Dupo, IL 62239 and will be accepted at the funeral home and church. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo.

Gilbert W. Reichert

February 14, 1928 - February 13, 2022