John Delbert Reitmeier

John Delbert Reitmeier

John Delbert Reitmeier, age 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 19, 2020. John was born on March 19, 1941, in Spokane, Wash. to Harry and Theda Reitmeier.

John graduated from Cheney High School in 1959, their golden anniversary. After high school, John met his wife Judy through a mutual friend and they were married in June of 1964.

After marriage, John worked with his dad as a welder in his dad's welding shop before switching careers to operate Texaco and Shell service stations. John spent the last 21 years operating his own small engine repair shop, "John's Small Engine Repair." John had many friends and enjoyed talking to each and every one of them at any time.

John is survived by his wife Judy, two nephews, three grandnieces, one grandnephew, one great-grandniece, cousins and three siblings. At John's request, no services will be held.

Cheney Funeral Chapel, Cheney, WA. Online guest book at cheneyfuneral.com.

This obituary is being rerun to correct for an incorrect name in the Sept. 24 issue of the Cheney Free Press.