He was born on March 14, 1958, in Lake Pleasant Massachusetts. He is survived by his daughter, Tara (nee La Mountain, husband Bruce Johnson) of West Springfield Massachusetts, a son Nikolaus Reil (wife Adele Reil, nee Watson) of Lenoir, North Carolina, a step-son Adam Clotfelter of Colorado Springs, CO and a step-daughter Brandy Clotfelter of Springfield, IL. He is also survived by several siblings; Ronald Reil of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Laurie Reil Pelott of Easthampton, MA, Dianne Reil Novotny of Orange, MA, Greg Reil of Southampton, MA, Rhonda Reil Gero, of Florence MA and Jeremy Reil of Florence, MA; 4 grandchildren; Elizabeth Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Mason Johnson and Hannah Johnson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins--all of Massachusetts.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father Herbert Peter Reil Sr (Feb 20, 1934 to Feb 6, 2015), and his mother Beverly Jean Reil (nee Beck) (June 6, 1936 to Sept 4, 2017) — his sister Deborah Reil and brother Dennis Reil, all of Massachesetts.
Pete was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, and rarely missed a game, one way or another!! He was always quick with a joke, and had a kind heart! He moved to Springfield IL in 1984.
Special thank you to the staff at Aperion Care for their outstanding care in his final hours, to the generosity and hospitality of Bisch and Son Funeral home in Springfield, IL and to the generosity of Meta Gatschenberger for help with final arrangements. A special mention the the Smith and Lofton families who have been close friends for many years. Private services were held for the family.
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