He was born January 3, 1965 in Chicago to James and Angeline (Dzik) Reter. John graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in 1983 where he was All-Conference and All-Area in football. John’s love of football was a lifelong passion. John had a big heart, he loved animals with an especially soft spot for dogs. He will greatly missed.
John is survived by his parents, Jim and Angie Reter; his brothers, Daniel (Carrie) Reter and Tom (Melissa) Reter; his nieces and nephews, Max, Maddie, Mackenzie, and Sean; and his favorite canine companion, A.J.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Victoria Reter.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8pm on Thursday, June 22 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. There will be a service at 7:30pm.
Interment will be private.
Memorials may be made to Helping Paws, 2500 Harding Ln., Woodstock, IL 60098.
For information call the funeral home at 815-45-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
