Aaron Sylvin Reich

Aaron Sylvin Reich, age 90, peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas where he received constant loving care from outstanding doctors and nurses, as well as all the staff.

Aaron was born on December 28, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas. Aaron attended Lamar Elementary, Hawthorne Jr. High, Thomas Jefferson High, Southwest Texas University and Texas A&M.

He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Arts and Science. He was a decorated veteran of World War II. He served in France and Germany and participated in the battles of the Ardennes and Rhineland during World War II as a Combat Engineer, 90th Infantry Division. His military medals included 2 Bronze Stars and 2 Purple Hearts for wounds received while laying explosives to destroy the German pill box emplacements along the infamous Siegfried Line in Germany during The Battle of the Bulge.

He was an Eagle Boy Scout, Troop 9, an Assistant Scout Master and member of the Scout Council. He was a Master Mason, 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Alzafar Shrine. He was a letter perfect instructor as a member of two degree teams. He was a member of the Texas A&M Singing Cadets and The Ross Volunteers. He proudly wore his Aggie ring and instructed it be donated the Texas A&M Rotating Ring Display.He was a life time member of Agudas Achim. Aaron was employed by Sol Frank's Military Uniform Company for 28 years.

Later, he became a Licensed Real Estate Broker, specializing in oil land leases. Aaron was an avid reader and loved to spend time in the library. He loved to tell stories about his wonderful experiences in life. And he had so many stories to tell.

Being the spirited Aggie that he was, he was always ready and willing to sing the Aggie War Hymn and The Spirit of Aggieland!!!

Aaron is survived by his brother, Lt. Col. Harold A. "Soupy" Reich, Soupy's wife, Clara; and his sister-in-law, Anita Reich; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Aaron, you will be missed.

Rabbi Leonardo Bitran and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton officiating.

Services under the Auspices of Triune Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Texas A & M Hillel Foundation, P.O. Box 10210, College Station, Texas 77842, or the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, 2201 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas, or a charity of your choice.