Dean Allen Reichert

Dean Allen Reichert, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age 79 at his home in Waterloo. Dean was born May 12, 1946 to Harry Jr. and Alma Reichert of Columbia, IL.

He married Guyla Hutchings on June 19, 1965. They were blessed with two children; Deanna and Steven.

Dean was employed at various local businesses in Monroe County including Western Auto, Monroe Service Co, and Gateway FS Inc. He was also a Monroe County EMT and farmed part time. Dean was a member of the Monroe County Taxpayers, and the Prairie Du Rocher Saddle Club.

Dean was preceded in death by his first wife, Guyla, in 2008; mother Alma and father Harry Reichert Jr.; mother-in-law Virginia (nee O'Keefe) and father-in-law Carl Hutchings.Surviving are his wife, Rejona, of 14 years, and his children, Steven (Lana) Reichert, and Deanna (Rick Volkman) Hoffman. A brother Gary Reichert of Florida, sisters Janet Eplin and Pam (Mark) Kaempfe, all of Columbia.

Grandchildren Stephanie (Matt) Ellis, Nathan (Laura) Hoffman, Bailey (Kristian) Avise-Rouse, Abigail (Michael) Martin, and Carlie Reichert (James Smith).

Great Grandchildren include Makayla and T.J. Ellis, Wyatt and Cooper Hoffman, Cheyenne and Axton Martin, and Amelia “Millie” Avise-Rouse.

Dean and Rejona were united in marriage on August 20, 2011 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg. This union made Dean’s family even larger, now including two step-children; Darren (Colleen) Johanning and Leanna (Shane) Stechmesser. Grandchildren Lydia (Daniel Krebel), Nathan, and Tyler Johanning, and Olivia, Garrett and Gracie Stechmesser.

Dean was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved his family endlessly. If you knew Dean you would also know of his quick-witted and joking nature that would make anyone laugh and light up a room. He was notorious for throwing Rejona “under the bus”, but would always offer a kind word and helping hand to anyone.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Holy Cross Pavilion Fund
Holy Cross Memorial Fund
 or Donor's Choice

Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
10 AM to 11 AM Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg, IL

Funeral Service:
11 AM Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg, IL
     Pastor Dan Ostlund officiating
Private interment at a later date at New Hanover Cemetery of Zoar