Carl Reuter

Carl J. Reuter, age 93, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. He was born on October 23, 1920, the son of William and Josephine (Stelpflug) Reuter. Carl grew up on a farm near Tennyson in Paris Township. He attended St. Andrew Catholic School. Later, he and his parents moved to Bloomington. On June 30, 1956, Carl was united in marriage to Helene Baker at Cherry Mound which is in rural Harpers Ferry. Carl worked as a farmer most of his life in Bloomington Township, but also worked at Effigy Mounds in 1957. When he and Helene retired from farming, they moved into the Village of Bloomington and built a house across from St. Marys Catholic Church and School. In his younger years, Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. In his later years, he enjoyed watching baseball and although he wouldnt admit it, he was a Cubs fan. Carl also loved the animals he raised, especially the cows.

Survivors include his loving wife, Helene Reuter, Bloomington; their children: JoEllen Reuter, Dubuque, IA; Ed (Lucy) Reuter, Lake Stevens, WA, and their children, Tom and Lynn; Jane Reuter of Littleton, CO, and her son, Robby; Nancy (Jon) Brost, Nekoosa, and their children, Aaron and Lexi; sisters-in-law, Darlene Reuter, Bagley; Marie Dorsch, Chicago, IL; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his brothers, Cletus and Reaferd Reuter and his sister, Catherine Zenz.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends called on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bloomington where a 3:45 p.m. Scripture Service was held. Friends also called on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bloomington is assisting the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Carl J. Reuter Memorial Fund has been established.