Emily Reiter, 77, passed away on Sunday September 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born in Mishawaka, Indiana on May 5, 1943 Emily was the daughter of Louis and Josephine (Zanetto) Grosso. She graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend with the class of 1961. On June 6, 1964 she married her best friend Clark and together they would have two amazing sons. Emily worked for St. Joseph Medical Center in the billing office before retiring. For most of her adult life she poured her heart into being a stay-at-home mother. She will always be remembered for being a wonderful wife, mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, as well as coaching girls’ softball in Lakeville back in the 1970s. Of special note, in January of 1980, Emily’s sister Janet donated a lifesaving kidney that miraculously worked flawlessly until the time of her passing. Thank you so much Aunt Janet!!
Forever a child, whether it was playing video games till the wee hours of the morning, or canasta or other games with her friends, her sisters, or her numerous nieces and nephews, Emily truly cherished her time with family and friends. Emily was also known as a “piddler” and was late to nearly every event she was invited to, including her own wedding.
Before her illness, she attended Grace Baptist Church in Plymouth, and enjoyed reading her Bible. Emily is survived by her loving-husband of fifty-six years, Clark of Plymouth; sons Kevin (Laurie) Reiter of Noblesville, IN and Kenneth (Debbie) Reiter of Plymouth, IN; sisters: Diana (Gene) Zehring of Mesa, AZ; June (Gerard) Van Overberghe and Janet (Jack) Matthys of South Bend, IN; and grandchildren: Nathan, Shane, Brandi, Aaron and Ben. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday September 25, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday September 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, 1830 N Michigan St. Plymouth, IN 46563, with Pastor Matthew Elliott officiating. Visitation will resume one-hour prior.
Burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, 922 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 or the National Kidney Foundation, 5800 Fairfield Ave # 110, Fort Wayne, IN 46807/ www.kidney.org PLEASE NOTE: For your protection, the entire funeral home staff will wear masks. It is mandated that family members and their guests do so as well. The funeral home will not provide any masks.
DEBORAH Cooper says
I’m so sorry to hear about Emily’s passing. In the years that I knew her we had a lot of fun. She is with the lord and has completed her earthly journey and is now home. Love you lady you were wonderful.
Mary Wraight says
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Emily. I enjoyed getting to know Emily. Prayers for Clark and the family during this difficult time.
Mary Wraight
Creola Conley says
My heart goes out to Emily’s family and especially Clark. Your Emily loved you so much as you did her. What a great life you had together. Till you meet again rest assured she is being well taken care of. I will never forget this wonderful lady.
Donna Pontius says
Clark,
I am so sorry to learn of Emily’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing the two of you at the bank and the grocery store. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Sally Zmudzinski says
So sad to hear of Emily’s passing…. Although we haven’t seen Emily for many years, I remember all the fun we had together just hanging out and enjoying her pizza…. She’s in God’s hands now and I’m sure will be missed by many as a special person…
Cynthia Boener says
Clark,
We here at the Countertop Shoppe were so sorry to hear of Emily’s passing. We know from the many stories you shared with us that Emily was a wonderful woman who was loved deeply. May your memories give you comfort and may God hold you close.
Cindy, Mike, and the entire gang
Janice spalding says
Clark Reiter and family we are so sorry to hear of Emily passing, I’m happy to have had the opportunity to meet Emily and have a wonderful visit with her at your home I will always cherish the recipe for Kool aid pie that she gave me on that day.your in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Our deepest sympathy.
Janspalding says
Clark Reiter and family we are so sorry to hear of Emily passing, I’m happy to have had the opportunity to meet Emily and have a wonderful visit with her at your home I will always cherish the recipe for Kool aid pie that she gave me on that day.your in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Our deepest sympathy. Mike & Jan
John Birkey says
We are sorry to hear of the passing away of Emily. She was a dear saint of the Lord. Our sympathies are with you Clark and family.
John @ Debbie Birkey
Steve & Paula. Diller says
Our deepest sympathy to Clark and the boys from Steve and I. I remember the first time I met Emily. One of her sons fell off his bike in front of our house. After making sure that he was okay, I called his mom and after that we became close friends. For awhile, Emily even babysat our son, Patrick. We had a lot of good times together, playing cards & talking. We got together many times to prepare fried green tomatoes and fried zucchini. I wish that we had remained in contact but I will always remember her as a good friend. Rest In Peace.