Cleo passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the age of 94, at her group care home in Peoria, AZ. Her daughter Sandra and son-in-law Louis were with her when she peacefully left this world.
Cleo was born on June 29, 1924 in Larchwood, IA to Alva D and Violet Lape.
She married her high school sweetheart Herman “Bud” George Reit, Sr on December 4, 1943.
They have 5 children. Carol (Hobie) Monk of Plant City, FL, Ruth (Ken) Peer of Tucson, AZ, Herman G Reit, Jr (deceased), Sandra (Louis) Parker of Avondale, AZ, Bill (Tracy) Reit of Denison, IA. Also, a good next door neighbor and son-in-law, Larry Solesbee and granddaughter, Trina.
They have 8 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Also, preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Herman “Bud” Reit, Sr, her son Herman “Buddy/Zach” Reit, Jr, and grandson Kristoffer M Solesbee.
Cleo’s funeral will be held grave side on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10 am.
Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8291 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA.
A reception will follow at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, 5839 Dewey Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
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