Beryl Reichter

Published by editor on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 8:05am

Goldfield – Beryl DeVere Reichter, the son of Verven and Marvyl (Harvey) Reichter, was born on Sept. 22, 1931, in Goldfield, Iowa. He graduated from Goldfield High School in 1949 and attended Eagle Grove Junior College.

Beryl was united in marriage with Dorothy Schnell on Oct. 29, 1950, in Goldfield. The couple made their home and raised five children in the Goldfield area, where Beryl farmed. In retirement, Beryl and Dorothy made and sold crafts and attended craft shows all over the Midwest. Dorothy preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2015.

Beryl was an active member of the Renwick Baptist Church. He also served on the Farm Bureau Board – former president and vice president, Gold Eagle Coop Board, Renwick School Board and was a member of Oakridge Recreation. Beryl was an avid fisherman and wildlife enthusiast.

Beryl passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehab Center, at the age of 91 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marvin Reichter and sister, Jean Gillespie.

Survivors include his children: Galen (Jackie) of Woodward, Dale (Jackie) of Sidney, Donna (Jim) McCary of Allison, Ron (Kathy) of Clarion and Wayne of North Liberty; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brother, Arlo (Dianne) Reichter of Ripon, WI; sister-in-law, Janet Reichter of Altoona and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gillespie of Fayetteville, GA.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at Renwick Baptist Church with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Goldfield.

Memorials may be left to the Renwick Baptist Church.

Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove in charge of arrangements. foustfh.com