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JAMES B. REIGLE

Born: 8/3/1929
Died: 7/22/2015
Age: 85
Community: formerly of Flint, MI


James B. Reigle – Age 85, formerly of Flint, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in California. Jim was born August 3, 1929 in Flint the son of John and Wanda Reigle. He served his country as an Officer in the U.S. Air Force serving in Washington D.C. and Rabat, French Morocco. Jim was a graduate of Michigan State University and Wayne State University of Mortuary Science and former President of the Genesee County Funeral Directors. He joined his parents John and Wanda Reigle in 1955 in the operation of Reigle Funeral Home. Throughout his life Jim enjoyed, scuba diving, golfing, horseback riding, sailing, and piloting airplanes. He was a member of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Metamora Hunt Club, the Circumnavigators Club and Presidents Club at Michigan State University. After retiring Jim traveled extensively including, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and China. Surviving are his children, Jim (Cathie) Reigle, Anne (Jack) Fortuna, David (Janeen) Reigle, John Reigle, Sally (Tim) Paul; grandchildren, Zachary (Carolyn) Reigle, Adam (Jori) Reigle, Gwenyth (Daniel) Abbott, A.J. Reigle; nieces and cousins. Mr. Reigle was preceded in death by his parents John and Wanda Reigle, sister, Mera Letta Boomer and Aunt Charlene Browder. Friends may visit the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reigle Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church, 746 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. The family would like to thank Visiting Nurses and Hospice, especially Marlene who gave him care to the end. Share your condolences with the family at www.reiglefuneralhome.com.


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  Reigle Funeral Home Sunset Chapel
5501 West Pierson Rd.
Flushing, MI 48433

Phone: (810) 732-1448

Web Site: http://www.reiglefuneralhome.com

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Visitation
Date:   7/26/2015
Time:   5:00 PM
Friends may visit the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reigle Funeral Home.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   7/27/2015
Time:   1:00 PM
 
Location:   Reigle Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel
5501 West Pierson Rd.
Flushing, MI 48433

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