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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Peter Reh
Peter
Reh
Mar 31, 1929 — May 15, 2021
Genoa Twp.
Peter Reh's Obituary
Peter Reh, 92, of rural Sycamore died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and two dachshunds.
He was born March 31, 1929 in the same home where he died. He was the son of John and Margaretta (Duthorn) Reh and was a graduate of the Genoa High School, Class of 1947. He married Margaret A. Nielsen on Dec. 15, 1962. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Peter was a simple and hard working grain and dairy farmer his entire life. He also worked for J.H. Patterson Lumber in Hampshire for over 20 years. He was caring, strong and family oriented. His hobbies included bee keeping and gardening. His special sense of humor made him unique.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughter, Melissa; son, Steve; four grandchildren, Christopher, Justin, Zakery and Gabrielle; several great grandchildren; two nieces, Peggy Lee and Donita Maynard; and his 2 "girls" Mimi and Molly (dachshunds).
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Christopher; granddaughter, Courtney; four siblings, Margaret, Conrad, Andrew and Louise.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Memorials can be made to Journey Care Hospice and sent to Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL. 60135.
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