Wray Reichheld

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Wray Walter Reichheld
August 29/33 - April 1/20


Suddenly at Anson Place, Hagersville. Survived by his devoted wife, Mildred (Krouse) of 64 years. Father of Brian (Heather) and Linda Drehmer (Doug). Cow Grandpa to Brad (Jina) Drehmer and Leanne (Harsit) Patel. Great Grandpa to Cam and Max Drehmer and Reuben and Traeger Patel. Wray was an avid farmer who loved to plow. He was the ambassador for the 1996 Haldimand Norfolk International Plowing March, known as “Sandy Clay”.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held at Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11 am.  A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.  Donations, if desired, may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery or to the charity of your choice.  

For extended family and friends, a live stream will be made available. Please visit https://youtu.be/Z56QD7LylEU

Condolences

Posted by Maureen & Jeff Topp on
Our sincere condolences to Mildred, Brian and Heather, Doug and Linda, and families. Big Ray was a great guy.
Posted by Sharon marshall on
So sorry to hear of your loss Mildred and family . Bob and Sharon Marshall sending you special thought
Posted by Sharon and Bill Fess on
So sorry to hear of Wray's passing. The past few years have not been kind to him. Now he will be at peace. Condolences Mildred, Brian and Linda and families.
Posted by Becky Culver-Schuur on
Deepest condolences from the Culver-Schuur families.
Posted by SHIRLEY KIEFER on
Our sympathies to you Mildred, Brian, Linda and familes. Shirley & Brian Kiefer
Posted by Darlene Lancaster on
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Posted by Carleen Rushton on
Dear Mildred & all your family.
I want to send to you all my love & condolences on the loss of a terrific husband, father and grandfather. Wray always had that warm smile on his face & twinkle in his eyes that made me smile right back ! Sorta reminds me of you Brian & all your teasing. I know for sure there are many memories that will help soften the hurt in your hearts . God bless you and bring you peace. RIP Wray and I know you will be keeping your eye on your beautiful wife & family. Sincerely, Carleen Rushton.
Posted by Rose & Rick Straughan on
So sorry Mildred you and Wray were so awesome to us always wonderful to drive by and see your smiling faces. Wray will missed Rest in Peace
Posted by Terry and Tom Montague on
Our sincere condolences to Mildred and the family, so sorry that we can’t be there. Wray will truly be missed.
Posted by Susan Fulsom on
Sincere sympathy on your loss. Wray was a wonderful person and our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Paul and Susan
Posted by Peggy Schaeffer on
Deepest sympathy to Mildred, Brian, Linda & families on the passing of Wray
Posted by Mary DoughtyHarris on
Mildred and family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed our little visits. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by Jean Stengel on
My Dear Mildred, Brian, Linda and family - my heart is grieving for you all on the loss of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather - He was a very special person and will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Dear Wray.
Posted by Warren,Marlene & Family on
Mildred, Brian, Heather, Linda, Doug & Families. We were saddened to learn of Wray’s passing after a long, courageous battle with deteriorating health these past. years. He will be fondly remembered for his accomplishments as a respected dairyman, champion plowman a good helpful neighbour, a big man with a bigger heart, sensitive to the needs of others. He loved socializing, cards, humour and had an infectious laugh that always made you feel better. His role as Sandy Clay during the infamous H-N International Plowing Match or “ Mud Match “ of 96 was a true testament of his sterling character. He will be missed but fondly remembered by all. May God grant you His Peace, Grace and comfort in this deep personal loss.
Our heartfelt condolences.
Posted by Les & Darlene Yule on
Sending our condolences to you Mildred and your family at this time of loss. Wray was a wonderful man.
Posted by Dave and Monique Bacher on
We were so deeply saddened to hear of Wray’s passing. He was a wonderful man and neighbour. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dave and Monique Bacher
Posted by Catherine Edwards on
Dear Mildred:
Sending condolences to you and your family. It was a privilege to have met Wray and you. It took him a while to adjust to Eliza visiting him at the hospital, but I think he came to look forward to her visits. Thank you for sharing Wray with us.
Catherine Edwards
Eliza Doolittle (St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog)
Posted by Ida Stadder on
My sympathies for you Mildred and your families. Wray will be fondly remembered for so many great things. Keep your memories close to your heart. Thinking about all of you through this difficult time. Peace be with you Wray.
Posted by David Kindy Family on
Our sympathies to Mildred and the family. It was a pleasure to have known him and have memories of him from the plowing match and all the work he did for our area. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Posted by Miranda Lindsay on
Dearest Mildred,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I had the pleasure of caring for Wray for the duration of his stay at Anson Place. Wray was one of a kind and will be deeply missed. I wish you peace and healing during this challenging time.
Posted by benny mueller on
sending our thoughts and remembering the big guy just the way he was. our sympathy to
Mildred and family.
Posted by Doug Stark on
Our sympathies to Mildred &family,another long time friend has gone to a better place,
many previous happy times.He will be missed.
Doug,Gerrianne&family.
Posted by Sharon Beecroft on
My deepest sympathies to Mildred and family. I remember Wray wearing his African safari hat as a young girl growing up on Concession 7 on the Bier farm.
May he Rest In Peace. Sharon (Bier).
Posted by Yvonne and Joe Bielic on
Our Condolences to you Mildred and your family.
Posted by Shirley Otterman on
My sympathy to all of you. He would always call me 'Shirttail', and he was my 'Wray of Sunshine'. We will all miss him.
Posted by Kathie Wilson on
I got to know Wray during his time at Anson Place. As I was doing AM care, Wray and I had many laughs. He was always so proud of being a farmer and even prouder of Mildred and his family. He was a fine gentleman and I am glad to have known him.
Posted by Linda Henderson on
Hugh and I send to you Mildred and your family our deepest condolences❤️
Posted by Wayne Awde on
Mildred, my deepest condolences on the passing of Ray. I always enjoyed chatting with Ray at the store when taking groceries out. He is fondly remembered.
Posted by Wayne Awde on
Mildred, you have my deepest condolences on the passing of Wray.
Posted by Lisa Peart on
I am so sorry for your loss, Wray was a very special person..
Posted by . on
Condolences to Mildred and family on Wray's passing.

Ed McCarthy
Posted by Emerson & Kathy Nie on
Our deepest sympathies for you Mildred, Linda, Doug, Brian and Heather and family. May fond memories of Wray help during this time.
Posted by Jim and Wilma LOUKS on
Sorry too hear of your loss MILDRED We extend our sympathy to you and also to Linda and Brian
Posted by Ian & Anne McMillan on
Always enjoyed a chat with Wray. Our condolences to all of the family during this difficult time.
Posted by Larry and Joan on
So sorry to read this today. Our condolences to you Mildred and your family
Posted by Jason and Ida Schumacher on
So sorry to hear of Wray's passing. Our deepest condolences to Mildred and her family.
Posted by Melvin and Ruby Bartlett on
Sorry to hear about Wray's passing. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
Posted by Terri Black on
Sorry to hear about Wray's passing. You and your family have our deepest sympathy
Posted by Judy Cattel on
On behalf of Graydon, Sarah and myself we would like to extend our condolences to Mildred and family. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by Dave Spencer on
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Posted by Elaine( Dashner) Robichaud on
Sorry to hear of Wray's passing. My condolences to you Mildred, Brian, Linda and your families as you say goodbye to your husband, father, cow grandpa, and GREAT Grandpa. Many memories of times when my Dad would go back to see Wray about something, such a tall man and a big tease. I hope that your memories will carry you through this difficult time and that when this virus settles down that you will be able to have a grand celebration of his life.
Blessings to you all.
Posted by Randy Bacher on
Dear Mildred and family. We now have another 7th concession angel to watch over us. Oh what a reunion we will have when the Lord calls us all home. Rest easy Wray as your journey is now complete.
Posted by Jim & Donna Armstrong on
Mildred and Family
Jim and I wold like to extend our sincere sympathy to you. Jim always enjoyed chatting with Wray about farming and their IMP days. Wray is now at rest with no more pain and suffering. Our prayers are with you as you reflect on all your memories of the times that you shared together.
Blessings
Posted by Robert & Barb Fulsom on
Dear Mildred, Brian, Linda & families......We were sorry to hear of Wray’s passing. Robert has many fond memories of working together on the famous Plowing Match, picking up livestock and talking about farming. God bless you all as you grieve this loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Posted by Ken and Debbi on
Mildred, Brian, Linda and family.
Our deepest sympathies, prayers are with you all. We have so many great memories with Wray, you all and the 7th Conc. May your memories fill your hearts in the days to come. We look forward to better days to come so that we can celebrate with life with you. God Bless
Posted by Doug & Cindy Murphy on
So sorry to learn Of Wray's passing. He was a true gentleman & a fine ambassador for all the plowmen & farmers of Haldimand County. To Mildred & Brian & Linda & your families , please know you are in our thoughts & prayers especially in this crazy time we live in now where hugs are not allowed
Posted by Dana Fess on
Dear Mildred & Family
My deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss. Wray was such an important part of my life growing up, i learned so I much from him. He is greatly missed by everyone who knows him. Thank you for arranging the live broadcast, it has helped to bridge the distance we have. Love you and god bless
Posted by Dan Zeller on
Deepest condolences to Aunt Mildred and family. Uncle Wray will be truly missed. -Dan, Kasia, Silas, Jace & Trista.
Posted by Jane Oster-Doran on
Mildred,Brian & Heather, Linda & Doug and family
Billy and I and the Oster family are sending our deepest sympathy to you all during this time. I have alot of fun memories of years past. I was thankful that I was able to watch the service today. Always with you all..xo
Posted by Dennis Hahn on
Dear Mildred and family
So very sorry to hear about Wray My prayers are with you we will truly miss him and thanks to Linda for remembering me it was very thoughtful take care and God Bless
stay safe
Posted by Celestine Johnston on
So sorry about your Wray. He was such a sweet man. I came to know him better in the last few weeks, when Ron was moved into that dining room.I guess we should realize that they were suffering, and life was hard to cope with in the past several months.We both know it was not going to get better. Anyway you and I spent a good deal of our time taking care of our husbands, so we can take comfort in that Mildred. I hope you stay healthy, and now you can sit and enjoy your memories of years gone by. My sympathy to you and family.Celestine and family.
Posted by Celestine Johnston on
So sorry about your Wray. He was such a sweet man. I came to know him better in the last few weeks, when Ron was moved into that dining room.I guess we should realize that they were suffering, and life was hard to cope with in the past several months.We both know it was not going to get better. Anyway you and I spent a good deal of our time taking care of our husbands, so we can take comfort in that Mildred. I hope you stay healthy, and now you can sit and enjoy your memories of years gone by. My sympathy to you and family.Celestine and family.
Posted by Ken and Sue Tupper on
Dear Mildred and Family...
Our deepest condolences to you Mildred and the family. We couldn't ask for better neighbours. Wray will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
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