Reich, Jacqueline J., age 67, of Waterford, passed away in Neillsville, Wisconsin on July 18, 2016 on her way to her favorite vacationing spot with her family at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota.
Jackie was born in Burlington, Wisconsin on November 17, 1948, the daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (nee. Noll) Baumgart. She spent her early life in Waterford where she was a Waterford High School graduate and also attended Carthage College. On May 3, 1969 she married Charles P. Reich whom preceded her in death January 20, 1994. Jackie was a homemaker and food service supervisor at Waterford Graded School for over 30 years. She was a member of Norway Lutheran Church where she helped with the food pantry: Helping Hands. She also delivered Meals on Wheels for a few years. Jackie loved to camp and spend time in the outdoors, especially trips to the north woods. Her greatest joys were her children and grandchildren.
Jackie is survived by three children: Todd (Sandra) Reich, Megan (Tom) Polzin and Erin (David) Olson; seven grandchildren: Cade and Marena Reich, Marissa Adelle and Austin Polzin, D.J. and Tyler Olson; also survived by her canine friend Murphy; and by other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Charles and golden retriever Tandee.
Visitation will be held on Thursday August 4, 2016 from 10 – 11:30 AM at Norway Lutheran Church, 6321 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, Wisconsin, with services beginning at 12:00 Noon. Burial will take place at Rochester Cemetery at 2:00 in the afternoon following services. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy memorials are suggested to Helping Hands Food Pantry at Norway Lutheran Church or “For Pet’s Sake”.
Family wishes to send a heartfelt Thank You to the Oncology Team at Pro-Health Center in Mukwonago for their care of our dear Mom and Grandma Jackie.
Mealy Funeral Home
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-2233
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