Obit: Reise, Brian C. (1961 –
2021)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Reise, Treankler, Seefeld, Bowe, Brost, Novacek, Hubing, Leonhard,
Kauffman
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 03 Mar 2021
Reise, Brian C. (10 Jul 1961 – 25 Feb 2021)
Brian Charles Reise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on
February 25, 2021, after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma/ astrocytoma
(brain tumor) diagnosed in November 2019. Brian was born July 10, 1961, to
Charles and Rita Reise of Unity. Brian, the eighth of nine children and was a
welcome addition as six of the previous children were girls.
He received his education in Colby area schools, graduating from Colby High
School in 1979. He was a lifelong member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in
Colby. His faith meant a great deal to him and it is certain that he will be
welcomed into his heavenly home with great joy.
Growing up in a large farm family helped Brian’s natural aptitude for hard work
ethic.
He began his professional career at the age of 18 when he began working at Colby
Metals. His innovative ideas and sharp mind allowed him to rise to the level of
vice president before he left the company in May of 2014. He thereafter worked
at MEC in Neillsville until the time of his illness in November of 2019. Again,
Brian’s skills and hard work ethic made him a very valuable employee. The love
and support from MEC and Colby Metals was a blessing in Brian’s journey.
Brian married Mary Ann Treankler in 1997. Together they enjoyed Mary Ann’s large
family and pursuing mutual interests, before life lead them in separate
directions in 2008.
On August 14, 2015, Brian married Shelli Seefeld. She lovingly and tirelessly
cared for him throughout his illness. She was and is the epitome of a loving
spouse.
Brian’s gift for building and his ability to visualize a finished project along
with his determination and downright stubbornness were key in helping him
through difficult situations in his life. No where was that more apparent than
when he and his best friend Matt Tellock labored unceasingly to remodel an old
farmhouse through an endless summer of rain and mud. The finished product became
a happy home for Brian, Shelli and Shelli’s daughters, Shaylee and Shyanne, the
daughters of Brian’s heart.
Brian pursued with endless energy, his interests and hobbies. He enjoyed
spending time with family and friends including his “Riplinger family” and Bill
and Debbie Kara, lifelong friends.
Brian will be missed by his pets, especially his princess, Ashlee, who was
always by his side.
Brian loved hunting and fishing at his cabin up North and touring with Shelli in
their “side by side” and shooting pool. He was an excellent cook and was known
for his award-winning chili. One of his favorite past times that he was always
up for, was “checking traps” with Matt. Brian was predeceased by his mother Rita
on February 22, 1997.
He is survived by his beautiful wife, Shelli; their girls: Shaylee and Shyanne
Martens; his father and stepmother, Charles and Orvilla Reise; six sisters and
two brothers: Kathy (Duane) Bowe, Chippewa Falls, Roger (Deborah) Reise, Unity,
Marilyn (Ron) Brost, Unity, Judy (Allen) Novacek, Lakeville, Minn., Susan (Al)
Hubing, Leanne (Ron) Leonhard, Unity, Marie (Bob) Kauffman, Medford and Chris
Reise, Marshfield; mother and father-in-law, Doug (Barb) Seefeld, Spencer;
sister-in-law, Tammy (John Austin) Seefeld, Abbotsford; as well as many
well-loved nieces and nephews, family, and friends.
“To learn who the father is means learning what absolute trust is.” -Pope John
Paul II; And it is with absolute trust and certainty that we surrender our
beloved husband and father, son, brother, and friend to the father knowing that
our prayers for a longer healthy life for Brian are being answered by the father
in a more loving and grandiose way then anyone can begin to imagine.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation and thanks to the nurses
and staff of Ascension Health and Heartland Hospice, especially Jessica, Zach,
Josh and Deb.
Due to all the love and support of the community and the current COVID-19
restrictions the funeral mass will be private. The mass will be live streamed at
12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, on the Peterson/ Kraemer Facebook page or
for later viewing on the website. Public visitation will be Saturday from 9:30
a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby. Burial will be at a
later date. Current social distancing protocols will be observed and face
coverings are required for all who attend. Online condolences may be expressed
at www.petersonkraemer.com
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