Gail Jean Reiter
Gail Jean Reiter, Born February 14, 1954, passed peacefully on January 16, 2021 in the presence of her family. She is survived by her husband, Curtis, sons Joseph and Brian, and Brian’s partner, Johanna Barry. She was the only sister to her three loving brothers and their wonderful families: Linn and Sara Orris, Don and Bonnie Orris, and Jerry and Janet Orris. She cherished the time they had together, and loved to spend time with her nieces, nephews, and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Margaret Orris.
Gail was born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972 and attended Northwest Missouri State for her undergraduate accounting degree in 1976. Gail accepted a position with McGladry, Hanson, and Dunn in Marshalltown Iowa, where she met her husband, Curtis. They were married in 1977 and moved to Grand Island, Nebraska, where Gail worked for the public utility department. In 1980, Gail and Curtis moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where Gail worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1984, her first son, Joseph, was born. He now lives in Champaign, Illinois. Her second son, Brian, was born in 1987, and lives with his partner in Chicago, Illinois. Gail loved having the boys close, but with the chance to travel to see them. Gail and Curt’s desire to travel led her to take the position of Controller for the Omaha Country Club when Brian was born. She remained at OCC for 30 years, retiring to spend even more time traveling and enjoying time with friends and family. She met so many wonderful people that were a joyful part of her life; and loved you all. Gail enjoyed Disney World adventures, traveling to European countries, Creighton Volleyball, and Creighton Soccer.
Celebration service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Gail and the family request you provide a donation to Together Omaha, 812 S. 24th St, Omaha, NE 68198 or togetheromaha.org.
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Omaha, NE 68164 www.rodermortuary.com
