Alfred P. Reiter (1924-2020)

REITER, BERTLING

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/14/2020 at 19:32:20

Alfred P. Reiter, 95, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation for Alfred will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa. During this time, due to the unprecedented Covid-19, social distancing requirements will be strictly enforced. A distance of six feet between each person, and in addition everyone must wear a mask. Anyone interested in sending memorials may send them to Reiff Funeral Home, Attention: Alfred Reiter Family, P.O. 430, Cascade, Iowa, 52033.

Mass of Christian burial for Alfred will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa with full military honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528.

Alfred was born October 2, 1924, in Cascade, Iowa, son of Peter J. and Caroline B. "Lena" (Bertling) Reiter. He received his education from St. Mary’s High School in Cascade and Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during WWII. After serving in the Army he came back and farmed in the rural Cascade area for many years.

Alfred was known for being a very kind and humble man. He truly enjoyed farming and when he wasn’t farming you could find him in the company of friends enjoying a good card game.

He was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa. Alfred was also a member of the Cascade American Legion Post #528

He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Elaine Reiter of Cascade, IA and Phyllis Reiter of Des Moines, IA and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joseph Reiter and William J. “Bill” Reiter; one sister, Rita (Ralph) Hogan Jr.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at River Bend Retirement Community and Nurses and Doctors at Mercy One Hospital for all the care and support they gave to Alfred.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com