David Allan Reider

David Allan Reider, formerly of Leesburg, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 88 to join the love of his life, Carol, whom he missed terribly. David had been fighting several years of health issues. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend to many. David was born on July 22, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to George and Helen Schweitering Reider. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol in 2018, younger brother Michael Reider in June 2021 and daughter-in-law Carolyn (Carrie) Reider in 2014. He is survived by his sister Ann Reider Kistler of Roseville, CA, son John Kenneth Reider, daughter Julie Reider Kopplow, grandchildren, Jennings and Ella Reider of Leesburg, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. David grew up in Dubuque, Iowa where he graduated from Dubuque High School. Shortly after graduation from high school, David provided service to his country by enlisting in the Marines and the Army. After his discharge from the Army, he transferred into the Army Reserve to complete his 8 years of service. Later, using the GI bill, he attended Loras College and the University of Iowa where he obtained his Bachelor's Degree. He also attended Thunderbird School of Global Management. David traveled extensively throughout the United States and to other countries as a Re-Insurance Broker in Europe as well as Central and South America. On a return trip back to the states, he met up with his High School sweetheart, Carol, and were later married in Trinidad and Tobago. David's work allowed them to live in Maracaibo, Venezuela and Guayaquil, Ecuador where their two children John and Julie were born. They later moved to Caracas, Venezuela, then Kingston, Jamaica and finally making it back to the states to reside in Ridgewood, New Jersey. From there, they moved to Miami, Florida before retiring in Leesburg, Florida in 1999. After retirement, David enjoyed playing golf, birdwatching, spending time with his grandchildren and watching the Miami Dolphins football games. He had the honor of being an escort for an Honor Flight and went on a mission trip to Honduras as an interpreter. He was a past President of the Leesburg Civitan Club and a devoted Catholic attending St. Paul's Catholic Church. One of his favorite trips in the states after retirement was to California to visit his sister Ann and nieces, Suzanne and Mary. While there they went to Napa for some wine tasting, played golf and had so much fun while enjoying the mountain hospitality near Lake Tahoe. The family extends a special "Thank you" to John Kriete for his help over the years and also to a dear friend of David's and Julie's partner, Roger Danesky, for helping the family and is continuing to help the family through this time of sorrow. The family would also like to thank all the caregivers, Ruth, Betty, and Marilyn to mention a few, whom he had over the past several years to allow him to stay at home. A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1330 Sunshine Ave, Leesburg, Florida on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 08:30am, with interment at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida and a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1330 Sunshine Ave, Leesburg, Florida 34748 or Lake County Humane Society, 16435 McKinley Road, Umatilla, Florida 32748 in his memory.

David Allan Reider

July 22, 1933 - August 3, 2021