Funeral services for John "Jack" Reich, age 75, of Isabel, SD will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Isabel Community Center. Pastor Chris Sulzle will officiate with burial in the Hillview Cemetery at Isabel.


Jack (John) Frederick Reich was born on September 27th, 1936 in Dupree, SD to John Charles and Frances Jewett Reich. He grew up on the family homestead on the Moreau River and attended Liebelt country school until the 8th grade. He then attended and graduated from Dupree High School in 1956. A few years later during casual conversation with friends, Jack decided he was going to college at SDSU in Brookings. During this time Jack met some very dear friends and formed the Down Dirty Poker Club. Every year since the club has met for a weekend of great friends and poker.


Jack met and fell in love with Faith Ann Dearborn at her father's pool hall in Isabel, SD. They were married on June 6th, 1971. Three daughters were born from this union: Katherine Frances, Melody Jane and Heather June. Jack and his family resided in Isabel where he had multiple jobs throughout the years from Advertising Sales, Art Teacher at local schools, Motel Owner and Operator, Mayor of Isabel for over 16 years, Western Artist for the Foot and Mouth Artists Worldwide, Author and various other positions.


Jack enjoyed life to the fullest despite his handicap. He was a hunter, avid fisherman and traveler looking for the perfect scene for his art. In July 2002 Jack lost his wife Faith in a tragic car accident that put Jack in a wheelchair for the remainder of his life.


Jack passed away on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2011 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND.


He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Reich (Travis Heller), Isabel, SD, Melody Reich (Edwin Dubray), Rapid City, SD and Heather (John) Palmer, Valley City, ND; one granddaughter, Faith Carol Palmer; two sisters, Barbara (Charlie) Begeman, Isabel, SD and Kay (Lloyd) Fletcher, Sturgis, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close relatives.


Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Faith Reich; and two brothers, Norman and Gale LeRoy Reich.


Visitation will be on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Isabel and one hour prior to the services at the Community Center on Saturday morning.