Bill Reese

Billy Dale Reese, 78, of Bremen passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Goshen General Hospital. He was born June 19, 1932 in Marshall County to David & Violet (Hepler) Reese. He married Martha A. Griffin on March 14, 1952, she preceded him in death on March 16, 2010.

Bill was a welder for NIPSCO in Plymouth and was a lifelong farmer. He loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and hunting for mushrooms. He also enjoyed traveling and playing cards.

Survivors include 3 daughters: Cynthia A. Schroll of Cromwell, Vicki D. Hogan of Nappanee, Sherri L. (Jeff) Berger of Plymouth, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Jane Ringle of Bremen and Joyce Manning of Plymouth, sister-in-law Janice Reese of Bremen.

He was preceded in death by his wife Martha, daughter Susan M. Schlemmer, and grandson Randy Berger.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30PM on Friday, December 17, 2010 at the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen and will be officiated by Pastor Kevin Miller. Burial will follow at the Bremen Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 ? 8PM on Thursday, December 16, 2010 and 1 hour before the service, all at the funeral home.



Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.