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Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2015 12:31 pm


Norman "Norm" Reichert passed into the Lord's hands on January 29 at Schoellkopt Health Center after a brief illness. Norm was born of the late Edward and Sophia (Sodke) Reichert at home on the family homestead in The Town of Wheatfield in 1926. Norm was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. He and his wife Betty (Courtier) were married in 1957. They were married for 38 years until Betty's passing in 1995. Norm and Betty enjoyed local travel, sightseeing and camping.

Norman Served in the US Army from 1946 - 1950 winning the Combat Infantry Badge, American Campaign Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon. Norm also served in the Army National Guard, Artillery, from 1955-1957.

Following his military service Norm worked at the Herschell Carrousel Factory, drove truck and concrete mixer and was the maintenance

the maintenance superintendent at Niagara County Sewer District 1 from where he retired. Norm enjoyed road rallying and sportscar activities with many car clubs including the Lockport Sportscar Club. Norm was also very active with the Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Association as well as numerous historical societies. Antique tractors, gas engines and farm equipment was a favorite hobby of his. Almost any time you stopped by the farm you could hear an antique hit & miss engine running. Norm was also a member of The American Legion Post 1451.

Norm is survived by his son Wayne, daughter-in-law Nancy (Genet), sister Irene Gresock, grandson Jeffery Flach, grand- daughter Dawn Windnagle and numerous nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Norm was predeceased by his daughter Marley Waterstram.

There will be a service of worship and remembrance for Norman on Sunday February 8 at 12:30 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd. North Tonawanda NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Niagara County Hospice. Arrangements were with the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234).

Norman married COURTIER, Betty in 1957. Betty died in 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. REICHERT, Wayne Edward
2. REICHERT, Marley

Edward married SODTKE, Sophia M about 1917. Sophia was born about 1899 in Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Mar 1971 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/30/1971

REICHERT -Sophia M. (nee
Sodtke) Reichert, 72, of 142
Young St., Tonawanda, unexpectedly
Monday (March 29,
1971) at her residence. Born in
Wainfleet, Ontario, she had
been a resident of Tonawanda
for the past 25 years and was a
member of Immanuel Lutheran
Church.
She is survived by her
husband, Edward H. Reichert,
a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Irene)
Martinez of Lewiston; a son,
Norman J. Reichert of North
Tonawanda; a sister, Mrs.
George Stieg, and a brother,
George Sodtke, both of Welland,
Ont, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. and until noon Thursday
at John O. Roth Funeral Home,
Morgan and William Sts., Tona
wanda Services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Immanuel Lutheran Church by
the Rev Paul W. Czamanske.
Burial will be in St. Mark's
Lutheran Cemetery

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Niagara Gazette - 10/3/1945

NORTH TONAWANDA, Oct. 3-
Jacob Reichert, 86, died suddenly
this morning at his home, 141 Som-
mer street. Death was due to a
heart attack. Mr. Reichert was born
in the Town of Wheatfield and had
resided in this vicinity all his life.
He is survived by two sons, Wil-
liam and Edward of Wheatfield, N.
Y.; a daughter, Mary Werth,
of Sanborn, N.Y.; two grandchil-
dren and three brothers, Christian,
of Niagara Falls, John and Gus-
tave, of this city.
Last rites will be held Saturday
at 2 p.m. from the Hamp funeral
home, 37 Adam street, and at 2:30
at St. Matthew's Evangelical Luth-
eran church. The Rev. Carl Frank-
enstein will officiate. Interment
will be in St. Matthew's cemetery.

Jacob married BEITZ, Mary about 1884. Mary (daughter of BEITZ, William and DRAEGERT, Friederica Johanna Wihelmine) was born about 1855 in Town of Amherst, Erie County, NY; died on 23 Nov 1929 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/25/1929

NORTH TONAWANDA, Nov. 25.-
Mrs. Mary Reichert. 74 years old, died
Saturday afternoon at her home, 141
Sommer street Stricken with paralysis
four years ago, Mrs. Reichert had
been an invalid since. Ten days ago
she sustained a second stroke, resulting
in her death.
Mrs. Reichert was born in the town
of Amherst. She lived most of her
life on the Nash road, town of Wheatfield,
coming to North Tonawanda 15
years ago. She Is survived by a husband,
Jacob Reichert: one daughter,
Mrs. Henry Werth. Sanborn: two sons.
William and Edward, town of Wheatfield;
one grandchild and three sisters.
Mrs. Ernest Pels. Mrs. William Rog-
gow and Mrs. William Bucchardt, all of
North Tonawanda.
The funeral' will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the
residence and half an hour later at St,
Matthew's church, the Rev. Carl Frankenstein
officiating.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/3/1912

Miss Katherine Reichert, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Reichert of
Nash road and Mr. Henry Werth of St.
Johnsburg, were united in marriage
by the Rev. John Starke Saturday
evening. Mr. and Mrs. Werth left
for Rochester on their wedding journey.
They will be at home on the
Nash road.

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Buffalo NY Courier - 10/17/1892

Jacob Reichert died October 15 a t his home
at St. Johnsburg after a brief illness. He was
69 years old and is survived by a wife and
family of grown children. The funeral services
will occur Monday at 1 P . M . at the
house

Jacob married PROBST, Johanna Maria Friedericke on 18 May 1856 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Johanna was born in 1828; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William + DRAEGERT, Friederica Johanna Wihelmine. Friederica was born in May 1830 in Prussia; died on 29 May 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]