Service Details
His funeral service, with full military honors, will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials be directed to the Tiny Houses or any organizations that benefit veterans,
Order Flowers from Family Selected Florists
Flowers by Walter
Richard G. “Rich” Reynolds, 71, passed away unexpectedly, at his residence on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 3, 1949, the son of the late Richard T. and Rita (nee: Steadman) Reynolds.
Rich served his country with the U.S. Army. On February 10, 1995, he was united in marriage to Leigh Ann Gordon. Rich last served as a U.S. Marshall until his retirement. He was a proud member of the D.A.V., where he served on the council. Rich had a passion for collecting guns, playing solitaire, and helping at all kinds of Veterans functions.
Surviving are his wife, Leigh Ann; their five children, Renee Kelley, of Corpus Christi, TX, Joanne (Paul) Warda, of McKinney, TX, Andrea Lea Birgans, Cody Gordon Reynolds, and Cori Ann Reynolds, all of Racine; twenty-two grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Marykay Leffler, of Richton Park, IL, and Margaret “Peg” (Leonard) Dessauer, of Buckeye, AZ. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, James Reynolds, and son-in-law, Gregory Birgans. Private burial will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Gabriel Simpson says
I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have to say goodbye to my best friend so soon. I miss you so much my friend rest in heaven God’s peace
Jenni Loizzo says
Rich was a great friend and neighbor. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Great man who will be dearly missed!
Joanne says
I Miss you SO MUCH Pops. God Bless and watch over you now. I love you, and my heart hurts . I just do not know how to move on.
Joanne says
Year 2 Pops and nothing has changed, I still cry, grieve n miss you every day 💔
Joanne says
Another year Pops, another sad day, another sad our birthdays week. I miss you so much. Will never be the same