Obituary of Earle Clarence Reeger

Devoted Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.On August 27, 2015, Earle Clarence Reeger, 85, passed away, peacefully, at home, in Black Forest, Colorado, with his family by his side. He was born in Jeanette, PA, on January 26, 1930. Earle enlisted in the Navy at age 21 and served two tours during the Vietnam War. He proudly served his country for over 20 years before retiring. After retirement from the Navy, he continued on to work and retire from Sears as an Interior Decorator. After relocating to Las Vegas Nevada, he went on to become a Limousine driver for Bel Trans. When he finally decided to completely retire, he settled in Black Forest, Colorado. Earle is preceded in death by his mother and father, Josiah & Lavada Reeger; and by his siblings, Marian Gardener, Vivian Osborn, and Maude McCauley. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Estela Reeger; children, James (Charlene) Reeger, Christine (Curtis) Matson, Joanne (Jim) Creek; grandchildren, Lorraine (Len), Michelle (Paul), Jennifer (Richard), Nicholas (Julie), Jonathan (fiancé Jenna), Stephen (Ashley), Jessica (Steve), Jordan (fiancé Veronica) and James (Nikki); 12 great grandchildren, Paul Vincent, Anthony, Noah, Mason, Faith, Nick, AJ, Seth, Ayden, Maddox, Kai, Lyric and more to come; and extended Family, Kristen (Danny), Meredith (Simon), Cody, Grace and Joshua.Services will be held in Nevada."By the strength of heart the sailor fights with roaring seas"Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909