Jack Reel Obituary
We bid farewell to Jack Reel of Lena, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 18, 2025 at the age of 79. Jack touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Reel and Lucile Reel (Blake); his sister Mary Price; his parents-in-law, John and Maylene Crain; his brother-in-law Ed Crain; and his pet Bud.
He is survived by: his wife Jeannie Crain; his children, Tina Brinkmeier (Brad Scheider), Jen Reel (Chris McMillan) and Tim Reel (Tami Bidlingmaier); his grandchildren, Jeff Cheeney, Tamra Brown (Jason) and Caleb Cheeney; his great grandchildren, Alyssa Brown (Brian Dorsey), Carter Brown, Willow Brown, Braelyn Cheeney and Brinley Cheeney; his great great grandchild Wesley Charles Dorsey; his sister Teresa Reel; and his aunt Pat Reel. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is requesting if you wish to do a memorial please consider donating to the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport, IL, Green County Humane Society in Monroe, WI, or to your favorite charity.
