Larry L. Reber
1947 - 2021
Larry L Reber, 74, passed away
peacefully on his farm Saturday April 10, 2021.
Larry was born on February 20, 1947 in
Newton, KS to Lawrence and Mary Alice Reber. He graduated from Newton
High School in the Class of 1965. He attended Hutch Community College
and Emporia State University.
Larry's business career spanned many
years as a car salesman, working for several dealerships in Newton.
He married Dee Donatelli in 1994 and they moved to the mountains of
Colorado following the birth of their son Cody in 1995. Larry loved
the mountains and owned High Country Firewood for five years. In
2000, Larry and his family returned to his hometown of Newton. At
that time, he was self- employed selling promotional advertising
until his retirement.
Larry was active in sports throughout
his life. He loved baseball and was a lifelong Yankees fan. He had
many fond memories of his time with friends on the field. In 2012,
Larry and Dee bought a small acreage and built a home east of Newton.
Larry had two dreams: living in the mountains and on a farm. He often
said that all his dreams had come true. Most recently, his love was
being a Grandpa to Bennett.
Larry is survived by his wife Dee and
son Cody of Newton, his step-son Joseph Donatelli, his wife Kristin,
and grandson Bennett of Overland Park. Survivors also include two
sisters, Marilyn (Reber) Wallace and husband Edd of Wichita, and Lea
Ann Reber of Newton; two nephews and their families.
Larry was preceded in death by his
parents and both sets of grandparents. Larry was formally married to
Jan Goodall for seventeen years.
Larry was a member of Trinity Heights
United Methodist Church in Newton. His wishes were to have a casual
service (blue jeans) at the church immediately followed by a
celebration. Please join the family at THUMC at 3pm on Friday April
16. The family will greet guests prior to the service and following
at the American Legion in Newton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
contributions to Trinity Heights or the American Legion Post 2 in
Larry's memory.
