Diana Kay-Reicher Obituary

Having Dee leave us is like losing a part of our lives. Knowing someone 40 years provides a lot of special times. The memories keep tumbling out as we remember and look back at some of the best times of our lives when life was simple and hanging with your friends was one of the most important parts of each day.

We are heartbroken that Dee isn’t here sitting beside us remembering those years at St. Theodore Grammar School, the Lindbloom Book Store, Maria High School, on 87th, in Williams Bay, and on and on. As we pull out the pictures we remark how she’s never changed…neither have we (or have the glass prescriptions just gotten thicker )…Dee’s smile always there!

Growing up together, enjoying those great years, and sharing some of the most important days of life – Snapshots remind us….. working the bookstore, Little Joe’s pizza with Mike and the gang, museums and picnics and parties with Kathy and Yo, sharing all the excitement of a wedding as my maid of honor, holding Rachel with Grandma in Williams Bay, part of the crowd at Debi’s wedding and June’s, smiling with Yolanda in Mexico, on the beach in Hawaii, saying farewell to Lisa & Ed as they moved to Florida.

Thanks for the memories, the moments, the years we shared….all cut way too short ..... you had so much more life in you and memories to be made…..just when life slowed down enough to give us the opportunity to reconnect…..so much still remained ahead.

Thanks for the memories….we’ll miss you more than you’ll ever know….

I never met Diana, but her loving brother Phil spoke of her fondly many times. I know this is hard time for those closest to Diana and my heart goes out to all those who morn her lose. In the arms of an Angel; may you find some comfort here.

I worked with Diana at Blue Cross Blue Shield a few years ago and she was one of the nicest co workers I had the pleasure to work with. She had the biggest smile and a great laugh. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eric,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and to the rest of Diana's family. Diana was an exceptional person. I worked with her for many years and she was one of the most kindest women I have ever met. We would talk about our nieces and nephews and she always wanted to see pictures of them. She will always be very special to me. I know she struggled for a long time but she was never a quitter. I will miss her and I will keep you in my prayers.

i'd like to express my condolences to family and friends of ms. kay-reicher. i met her once, on 2south @ lcm, where i drew her labs on 24 december. although her lab draw took only a minute or two, she and i had a lenghty conversation afterward. i think i stayed with ms. kay-reicher for about half an hour; she told me her story, and i remain amazed at her strength and tenacity during her challenging time. in that brief encounter, i learned, again, how God uses each of us to teach one another.
i will keep your family in my prayers.
sincerely,
betty
(phlebotomist)

Friendship isn't always easy to describe. We use words like Close Friend, Best Friend, Trusted Friend or Beloved Friend. Friends are special people, and a True Friendship that lasts throughout the years is rare indeed. Diana's and mine was a true friendship that I cherished for over thirty years; and will continue to cherish for the rest of my life. As I once told her mom Milly, you can't pick your family, but you can pick your friends; and every once in while through sheer luck, that friend becomes just like family to you. Diana, my True Friend you have been taken from us too soon and I will miss you greatly.

Eric, Diana was a sweet and wonderful person. She will always be watching and loving you where ever you are. Cherish the greatest memories that the two of you shared. Diana will always be with her loved ones. God has given us all the greatest thing about Diana and that is the chance to know and love her. We are all better people for meeting her and being friends with her and you.
Diana will be missed.

Eric you and your family are in mine and Mark's prayers. We love you.

Di, you are by far the sweetest person I've ever met in life. You have proven what it is to be a Christian and show love to all. Although, you will be terribly missed. We know to be absent from the body means you are present with The Lord. No more suffering, God has given you rest. Love Genero

YOU HAVE MY DEEP SYMPATHY IN THE PASSING OF YOUR WIFE DIANA, I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAY.

May your heart be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of you dearly departed. Keep the faith.

Diana is now what she truly always was, an angel. She was so full of life and she always kept an optimistic outlook no matter what.She always brought a smile to my face and she always would make me laugh. I know that Diana has touched my life in her own very special way and I will always be honored to keep her in my heart and memory always.I pray for Diana's family that God will help and guide them through their sorrow.We should remember that Diana will always be alive in our hearts. I know that I was very blessed to know Diana. Diana, my friend you are gone but will never be forgotton.

Diana was a wonderful friend and neighbor for many years.She deeply cared about everyone she met and was overly generous to my entire family.She always welcomed us into her home with open arms. She will be truly missed.

My dear Eric,
Ken and I are so very sorry to hear of Dee leaving us too soon. I had just gotten that yearly Christmas card the other day.I know she is with the Lord and is now at peace. May your memories of Dee be always in your heart and help you get through these days. I've loved her always, even though we hadn't seen each other too often. You and the family are and will stay in my prayers. God Bless.
Love, Lorna