Loren Reiher age 82 passed away Saturday May 8, 2021 at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. He was born March 3, 1939 in Allison the son of John and Lydia (Trepp) Reiher. Loren attended and graduated from the Allison Community School. After high school Loren proudly served in the United States Army from 1962-1963. He married Kathy Herman on December 10, 1967 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Klinger. Loren was as an owner-operator with Warren Transport from 1965-1968. Loren and Kathy farmed from 1968-1977 in both Missouri and Iowa. Loren then returned to Warren Transport working in the recruitment and safety department from 1977-2000 when he then retired. Loren is survived by his wife; Kathy, two sons; Lon Reiher (Chris Wescott) of Fairbank and Patrick (Nicole) Reiher of rural Tripoli, five grandchildren; Hailey Reiher (Dillon Delong) Jessi Reiher (Tyler Hanson) Justin Reiher, Dylan Reiher (Dylyn Powell) and Courtney Dinsdale (Levi Stockdale) and 2 great-grandchildren; Bennett and Ledger, his mother-in-law; Mildred Herman, one sister; Marilyn Cole, three brothers-in-law; Laverne (Terri) Herman, James (Celia) Herman and Karl Herman, one sister-in-law; Margaret (Roger) Kistler, he was preceded in death by his parents, one son; John, three sisters and their husbands; Phyllis (Lyle) Hansen, Ruth (Lavern)Brocka, Carol (Darwin) Buhman and one brother-in-law; Dean Cole.
During his retirement Loren and Kathy spent their winters where it was warm, first Florida and most recently Arizona. The rest of the year they spent in Prairie du Chien where Loren loved to fish and spend time with friends and relatives. His greatest joy without a doubt was the time spent with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation/Celebration of Life: 3:00-6:00 pm Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic face coverings are suggested along with social distancing.
Military Rites Conducted by: Amvets Post 88 of Allison
Interment: Allison Cemetery
Memorials: may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences for Loren Mark Reiher
Sending sympathy to Kathy, Lon, Patrick and family. I enjoyed Loren at the Sports Unlimited Campground, always riding his bike and talking with all in ran into.
Kathy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and Loren treated me so kindly during my time in Florida. May the memories of the many years you shared bring you comfort.
Thanks for the remembering
We will miss his river updates and advice on current projects. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love the Bachman family
Thanks
Kathy our deepest sympathy to you and your family Gene and Jeanne Heineman
Thanks for the remembering Loren, greatly appreciated
Our sympathy to you Kathy! He had such a great wit and always had things to say and talk about! Kenny and Bonnie Piehl
Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, Kathy.
Speaking for all the Whisker siblings, I send you and your family our love and sympathy for your tremendous loss. The two of you are dearly loved by all of us.
Sending sympathies Kathy.
So sorry to hear about Loren and we sent our regards.RIP MY FRIEND.
Curt, Kate.
Kathy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family as you mourn the loss of Loren. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. David and Gail Judisch
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending condolences and prayers to Kathy and family. Bob and Kathy Codner
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So glad we got to see you in Arizona. Please keep in touch with us.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. So sorry to hear the news.
Sending sympathy to you Kathy and all of your family.
Kathy, Our Sincere Sympathy to YOU and your Families, as You Mourn Your Loss. Duke and Marian Schneider.
Kathy, Lon & Pat, very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and sympathy to the family at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace.
Sympathy to Kathy, Lon, Pat and family. Thought and prayers to you.
Thoughts and prayers be with you Kathy, Lon and Patrick and families. Loren will be missed.
Feeling so sad….
Prayers to you and your family
Always enjoyed visiting with Loren. We bought our house from Loren and Kathy and are always amazed at how they knew every little detail of this house. Loren will be missed. Our sympathies Kathy and family.
So sorry to hear about Loren. Sending Thoughts and prayers to Kathy and family.
Our heartfelt sympathies, Kathy, Lon, Pat and your extended families. Cherish all those precious memories. Roger & Lucille Kerns
My sincere condolences to Kathy and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn Smith
Kathy, to you and your family my deepest sympathy. So many memories with you and Loren over so many Warren Trans years. Take good care and know you’re in my thoughts.
Thanks Kathy, would love to connect with you
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of the Reiher family. Heaven has welcomed another great guy.
So sorry for your loss Kathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, May God strengthen and comfort you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Kathy. I pray that your memories of Loren will help you through this difficult time
Kathy, Jim and I were always AMAZED at the Loren’s optimism, work ethic and determination. Even though he had physical limitations, they never got in his way of getting things done!!! A handyman extraordinaire with many talents, Loren gave it his all. Loren also was like a cat with 7 lives-the EveryReady bunny that kept going and going. We pray for God’s comfort now and the days ahead. Jim and I know the pain of the loss of a long term spouse and we deeply grieve WITH you and FOR you!