Jackie Bill Reese

Jackie Bill Reese

Cedar Rapids

Jackie Bill Reese, 79, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, 12 p.m., at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation will begin two hours prior to the service at 10 a.m. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include his daughter, Jacqueline (Greg) Wolfe; son, Darin (Robyn); grandchildren, Tabitha, Lindsey (Paul) Jansa, Darian, Dalaney and DeForest Jack; along with a great-grandson, Cormac Jansa, a great-granddaughter expected in February; two brothers, Jerry (Sandy) and Jay (Linda), and many nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Linda; his parents; a brother, Jim; and sister, Patricia.

Jack was born on July 26, 1943, to John and Beulah Reese in Bloomfield, Iowa. Jack and Linda (Mathews) were united in marriage in 1965. For 55 years Jack owned Reeseway Carpet Installation, putting in flooring for residences in the area. He loved what he did, and didn’t consider it a job. Jack loved his country and Western music, he enjoyed cutting and burning wood. Jack loved being with friends at the VFW, and dinners with family and friends. He was always there to lend a helping hand, and was the finest example of a human being there ever was.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids, or VFW Post 788.

Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.