Thomas ‘Tom’ W. Reiter Sr.

Thomas ‘Tom’ W. Reiter Sr., 71 year old resident of Flensburg, MN passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 after a year long battle with cancer, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Memorial Service was held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Gregg Valentine officiating.
Tom was born on July 2, 1944 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late Earl A. Reiter and Ruth E. (Collins) Reiter. Around when Tom was 6 months old, his parents moved to Balaton, Minnesota where he grew up and attended school. Following high school, Tom enlisted into the United States Army. After leaving the Army, Tom’s family moved to St. Cloud, where he met Judith Cordie. Tom and Judy were married on October 7, 1967 in Waite Park. Tom was an A.S.E. certified auto mechanic for most of his life, and some considered him to be an “automotive genius”. He was employed by Kroska-Datsun before opening his own repair shop. Later, he was employed by Fleet Supply, Frerich’s Auto Repair, Sears, Always Available (Towing), and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Tom’s hobbies included, fishing, camping, hunting, auto racing, and spending time with family and friends.
Tom is survived by his loving companion and life partner of 50 years, Judith Cordie of Flensburg, MN; children, Patricia (Joseph) Wachmann of St. Cloud, MN; Thomas Reiter, Jr. of Swanville, MN; Donald Reiter of Alexandria, MN; Peter (Amanda) Reiter of Melrose, MN; and Tanya Reiter (David Scott) of Verndale, MN; 23 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sister, Carol (James) Hutchins of Fairfax, MN; brother, William Reiter of Mokena, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruth Reiter; grandparents; and sister-in-law, Judy Reiter.