Gertrude A. (Smith) Reer

Gertrude A. Reer, 95, of Monroeville, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 following a brief illness. 
She was born August 20, 1920 in Kalida, Ohio.  Gertrude was a 60 plus year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville, where she was a very active volunteer.  She was a member of the Altar& Rosary Society and had helped with funeral luncheons in the Church Social Hall.  Gertrude loved her family and was so proud of each one of them.  She also enjoyed feeding the birds in her back yard.  
She is survived by her three children, Jerry Reer of Bellevue, Judy Bradford of Monroeville and Steve (Karen) Reer of Norwalk; 10 grandchildren, Don (Joyce) Reer, Dennis (Debbie) Reer, Dan (Sonya) Reer, Mike Reer, Zac (Lisa) Reer, Ty (Juli) Reer, Matt Reer, Theresa Reer, Beth (Charlie) Clark, Becky (Nick) Lesch; 19 great grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Rose Reer of New Washington; one sister, Dorothy Hauler of Monroeville and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Reer in 1980; two sons, Lewis Reer in infancy and Don Reer in 2012; one grandson, Joshua Reer in 1979; her parents, William & Clara (Ramp) Smith;  five brothers, Steve, Walt, Rudy, Edward and Arthur Smith; one sister, Louise Stieber and one son-in-law, Larry Bradford.
Friends may call Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 3:00- 6:00 PM at the Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe Street, Monroeville, Ohio.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 66 Chapel Street, Monroeville. Fr. Ronald A. Schock will officiate.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroeville.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Joseph School Endowment Fund, 79 Chapel Street, Monroeville.
Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.

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