Visitation:
4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln
Rosary Service: 3:30 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home
Service:
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Holy Family
Catholic Church in Lincoln
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Joseph A. Reichle, 71, of Lincoln
passed away on April 9, 2022 at home surrounded by
his family.
Joseph was born on May 15, 1950 in Springfield to
Vernon C. and Agnes (Willard) Reichle. Joseph
married Polly Pineda on September 13, 1986 in
Lincoln.
Joe is survived by his wife; daughter, Rebecca &
David Garcia; son, Alex Reichle; mother-in-law,
Nancy Pineda; siblings, Lou Ann & Carl Corrigan, Jim
& Mary Beth Reichle, Jack & Tanya Reichle, Mary &
Luther Leesman, Jerry Reichle, Kate & Dave Becker;
brothers-in-law, Joe Pineda and Brian & Tricia
Pineda; his ten nieces & nephews; and his faithful
canine companion, Eva Gabor.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his
father-in-law, Dr. Joe Pineda; and his
brother-in-law, Dr. David Mack, dear friends, and
several beloved dogs that he enjoyed walking daily.
Joe was a proud graduate of the University of
Illinois. He held a Bachelor’s degree in Civil
Engineering. Upon graduation from college, Joe was
employed with the State of Illinois for 7 years. His
career continued with R.A Cullinan, now United
Contractors Midwest for nearly 35 years until his
retirement. |
Joe was grateful to Duane Cullinan
for hiring him and Mike Cullinan for not only being
his boss, but also a friend.
He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals
and Illini fan. Joe was a member of both Holy Family
Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus where he
was a 4th degree knight. He was served as a
Eucharistic minister and usher at Holy Family and
volunteered at the Lenten fish fries. Joe was a
former board member of Carroll Catholic School.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church
in Lincoln. Visitation will take place from
4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln with
a Rosary service prior to the visitation at 3:30
p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Joseph’s name
to The American Red Cross, Holy Family Catholic
Interior Restoration Fund, or The Knight Alzheimer
Disease Research Center with Washington University
in St. Louis.
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