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George Dean Reiss
GEORGE DEAN REISS
Vinton
George Dean Reiss, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at UnityPoint Marshalltown Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, at the St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Van Horne, with the Rev. David Lingard officiating. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton, with graveside military rites. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Andrew's Sanctuary and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday in the fellowship hall. The wearing of masks and social distancing will be practiced at the visitation and funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton is in charge of arrangements.
George was born Dec. 16, 1946, to Ivan and Esther (Strellner) Reiss. He was baptized Jan. 12, 1947, and confirmed March 26, 1961, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Van Horne, where he was also a member of the Walther League. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Van Horne High School with the class of 1965. He served his Country in the Army National Guard from 1965 through 1971. George worked as a farmer and was also employed with Rousch Production, Pillsbury, and later General Mills for over 20 years.
George married Carma Mortland on Nov. 13, 1976, in Mount Pleasant. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. George was an active member of the Thomas F. Bevins American Legion Post No. 148 in Van Horne, the Benton County American Legion and the 40 & 8. He was also a past member of Tara Hills Country Club. He loved stock car racing, Hawkeyes sports and Cubs baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Carma; daughters, Sarah (Corey) Finn of Perry and Heather (Shane) Mell of Vinton; two grandchildren, Braden and Parker Mell; and his brother, John (Ardis) Reiss of Van Horne.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Elizabeth; twin sons, Brandt and Brian; and his sister, Leta Mae (Richard) Christy.
Online condolences www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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