Samuel R. Reiff, 95, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City.
Samuel was born on March 1, 1928, in Pierceton, to Ralph and Lillie Wissler Reiff. He attended Pierceton schools.
In Columbia City, on Dec. 30, 1950, Sam married Geraldine “Gerry” Reiff. They would treasure 69 years of making memories before her passing in 2019.
Sam served in the U.S. Army and served as a medic and then as a colonel’s driver when stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged.
Sam could build anything out of nothing. He was skilled in many trades such as a farmer, a mechanic and in construction. Sam and Gerry ran and owned G & S Laundry in Pierceton for many years.
He knew every fishing hole in the area and loved trips to Wisconsin and Wyoming for fishing, hunting and family get-aways. He took pride in his immaculate lawn.
He is survived by his children: Tim Reiff, of Warsaw; Laura Kuhn, of Claypool; Linda Meza, of Harvest, Ala.; and Beth Reiff, of Huntsville, Ala.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gerry; his parents; and his siblings: Mary Shroyer, Josephine Wells, Bill Reiff and Robert Reiff.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 9 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral services will follow at noon with Pastor Mike Beezley officiating. Burial will be in the North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition.
Memorial contributions can be made to Clunette United Methodist Church, 4227 W. 600 N, Leesburg, IN 46538; or the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325 E. Pierceton, IN 46562.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.