Roger Reyhons
February 26, 1938 ~ November 11, 2023
Roger Reyhons, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Northbrook Manor Care, surrounded by family. Visitation: 9:00 ' 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home by Chaplain Deb Black. Burial: Mount Vernon Cemetery following the service.
Roger was born February, 26, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, son of Emil and Francis (Kolek) Reyhons. He was united in marriage to Lou Ann Carstensen on August 9, 1958.
Roger started he career working for his dad as a fuel deliver man for Standard Oil. He became a fireman from 1959-1991 and eventually became fire chief. He was also a billing clerk for Iowa Electric from 1966-2000. Roger was a member of the Southeast Linn Community Center in Lisbon as well.
He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, Chicago Bears, and NASCAR; especially Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
Roger is survived by his sons, Steve (Debra) Reyhons of Monticello, Marc Reyhons of Tiffin, Scott (Julie) Reyhons of Clinton, and Jon (Jackie) Reyhons of Solon; grandchildren, Amber, Brandon, Matt, Shelbie, Savannah, Taylor, Travis, Allison, Austin, and Lake; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Norma Abbott and Marsha (Bob) Lehr.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lou Ann Reyhons; and brother-in-law, Tom Abbott.
Memorial may be made to the Mount Vernon Fire Fighters Association.
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May God Provide you Comfort in this Difficult Time. Love, The Hunters
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Reyhons family, our neighbors for many years. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Peace be with you all.
So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed visiting with Roger at the hardware store. Prayers to the family especially to Marc and Jon who I have enjoyed working with through the years.
May your memories provide peace and comfort. You are in our thoughts.
I always called Roger Dad almost all my live and loved both of them! I will dearly miss Roger so much!
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
I worked with Roger at Alliant. He was very smart and I really enjoyed working with him. Condolences to the family. Margaret Kurka Hennes
My sympathy to your family.
Dayle Broocks
Roger the king of Special Billing and after many years of working with Roger and him teaching me I got to be the Queen. Roger was the best. His love for Lou Ann and kids always came 1st. My sympathies to the Reyhons family.
Marc, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roger was always happy and a jokester. It was great fun working with him at Iowa Electric. He loved firefighting and always talked about it. His heart was big and he let everyone feel special. Watch over us!
It was enjoyable working with Roger.He was well liked and respected.Condolences to the family.
Roger was a great guy, we both worked at lowa Electric. God Bless.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May you hold your memories tight. Peace and love to all.
I’m so sorry we lost Roger, he was a great guy and did so much for his community. Roger was a fun loving guy and brought joy to so many. He was so proud of his family, always talking about them. Boy, know your Dad loved you all and always hold his love in your hearts.
I will miss him……
With love and sympathy,
Annamae Baker
It was my good fortune to have met Roger while working at Alliant Energy. He was a very knowledgeable, indispensable, hard-working, fun-loving guy who I enjoyed being around. Please accept my condolences on your great loss.