Clemens and Anna Reiss Family Reunion

02/24/2025

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03/16/2024

Hi there - wanted to pass along the obituary of Dr Paul J Reiss, who passed a couple of weeks ago at the age of 93. He joins his beloved wife Rosemary, who left us a year ago. Together they had 9 children, 30 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, who gathered this weekend in his native Lake Placid, NY to celebrate his life and their unbelievable legacy of love and charity. Paul was a son of Julian, who was a son of Jacob, who was a son of Clemens and Anna.

Obituary of Dr. Paul Jacob Reiss 1930 -2024 Paul J. Reiss, former Executive Vice President of Fordham University and 14th president of Saint Michael’s College in Vermont died on February 28th at age 93 in Lake Placid, NY, his birthplace. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Rosemary Donohue,...

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to All 🌟

11/23/2022

We are deeply saddened to hear that Catherine Ku**er De Witt, age 82, peacefully passed away in Tucson, AZ on October 24, 2022. Catherine is remembered by her large family for her pies, her homemade bread, her love for the outdoors, her sense of humor and contagious laughter.

Born in Milwaukee on October 9, 1940, to the late Milton F. and Elizabeth (Reiss) Ku**er, Catherine was the third of five children. She attended Saint Clement Church Elementary school, Sheboygan North High School, and College of St. Catherine in Saint Paul, MN. She returned to school, earning an accounting degree from Lakeland College in 1987. In her youth, she was active in Girl Scouts and loved trout fishing with her father.

During college summer vacation, she met Peter Allan De Witt. They married soon after her graduation and settled in Akron, Ohio where Catherine worked as a nurse before Ann was born. She had six more children—daughter Barb born in Ohio, Joan in Illinois, Peter and Elizabeth in California, and David and Robert born after they moved back to Sheboygan.

Catherine was an active member of Saint Clement church. While busy raising seven children, she was a fabulous baker, avid gardener, dedicated ocean snorkel diver, active cross-country skier, skilled tennis and racket ball player, and lifelong golfer. After retirement, Catherine and Peter moved to Tucson, AZ. She loved visits from their large extended family taking her eighteen grandchildren on desert hikes, bird watching, swimming, and playing Milwaukee Pig dice game. Catherine is preceded in death by husband Peter and sister Judith Jaeckels. She is survived by brother Martin (Cindy) Ku**er, sisters Elizabeth Ku**er and Anne (Darrel) Ku**er, seven children and 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial mass for Catherine will take place at Saint Clement Church, Sheboygan, WI on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10:30. Visitation is planned before the service from 9:30-10:30. In lieu of flowers consider honoring Catherine’s memory through a donation to a Catholic Charity of your choice. In Tucson, a funeral mass at St. Thomas the Apostle and Interment of Ashes at East Lawns Palm Cemetery will be held on January 21, 2023.

Catherine Ku**er De Witt, age 82, peacefully passed away in Tucson, AZ on October 24, 2022. Catherine is remembered by her large family for her...

09/29/2022

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of our mother, Joan Bachmann Ribich. At the time of her passing she was the eldest of the Peter Reiss Branch. Her presence will be greatly missed by many. 💔

JOAN RIBICH OBITUARY

Joan Bachmann Ribich, age 95, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 9, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born April 29,1927 in Chicago, IL to Harrold and Carita Reiss Bachmann, Joan grew up in Lincoln Park, downtown Chicago. She graduated in 1945 from the Girls Latin School of Chicago then attended Bennett College in Millbrook, NY where she majored in art. Joan spent summers at their family house and farm in Sheboygan Falls, WI. In 1947 she met Frank Ribich of Sheboygan, WI. They were united in marriage on November 27, 1948 at St. Ita's Catholic Church in Chicago. For 64 years they shared a beautiful life together, living in Sheboygan and Kohler, WI. They were blessed with 8 children, 14 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Joan adored her husband and family. Family was simply everything to her, making a point to gather as often as possible. She and Frank loved traveling the U.S. and abroad, experiencing new places together. They frequented Arizona and Florida and enjoyed taking in the sun together. "Up north" Wisconsin was always a special place to Joan, starting with her childhood memories at Camp Osoha, spending her honeymoon at the Gateway Lodge, and later having a family getaway on the Eagle River chain of lakes. She shared and passed on her passion of northern Wisconsin to her children and grandchildren, organizing reunions with her entire family.

Joan was passionate about living a full and active life. She spent her early years as a hospital volunteer, dedicated her time and talents at St. Clement Catholic Parish which was her family's church through multiple generations. She also delivered Meals On Wheels for almost 40 years. She was known for lighting up a room with her warm smile and her generous and giving heart. She loved socializing and took every opportunity to entertain and coordinate gatherings. Joan had numerous loyal lifetime friends, enjoyed bridge groups, soup swaps, luncheons, golf outings, dinner parties and shopping. Second to her family and friends was her love of anything chocolate and orange sherbet.

She is survived by her children: Hal (Kathryn) Ribich, Carita Ribich, Joni Strathy, Amy (Roger) Young, Linda Ribich, Frank (Heather) Ribich, and Lisa (Tim) Kellner; fourteen grandchildren: Natalie (Tim) Bergstrom, Jake Ribich, Anna Ribich (Bill Jacob), Jonathan (Shannon) Ribich, Elizabeth (Gabe Van Engel) Cambridge, Elena Meseck, Kelly (Ryan) Walker, Eric (Holley Drake) Strathy, Rebecca Kellner, Olivia Kellner, Allison (Ian) De Soto, Christopher Young, Frank Ribich; and 9 great grandchildren: Ava Bergstrom, Grant Bergstrom, Kieran Bergstrom, Eliza Walker, Easton Walker, Elsie Walker, Iris Drake, Ryder Strathy, Brooke De Soto; her brother David Bachmann; sister in laws: Diane Bachmann and Hermine Grasse; as well as nieces, nephews, additional relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, infant daughter Nancy Jane, infant brother Sonny Bachmann, infant sister Elizabeth Bachmann, brother Peter Bachmann, sister Mary Jannone and grandson Adam Kellner.

It was Joan's wish to have a private service for her immediate family in celebration of her life.

For those wishing to express their condolences an account at Legacy.com has been established. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory can be made to St. Clement Parish, Meals On Wheels of Sheboygan County or HSHS St. Nicolas Hospital Foundation.

Joan's family sends a heartfelt thank you to all those who were her caregivers and to her loyal friends throughout the years.