Patricia J. Reising

Patricia J. Reising,75, of Vermilion, died Friday, May 25, 2007 at her home after an eight month illness. She was born July 18, 1931 in Vermilion and had been a life long resident. She worked as a teachers' aide for the Vermilion School System for 20 years. She was a member of United Church of Christ Congregational, Vermilion, where she was active in Marmaru and the Ada Circle . She was a member of the Lioness Club, had volunteered at the food pantry, and enjoyed crafts, camping and reading. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John L. Reising; sons, Jon Reising and Rudy Reising, both of Vermilion and 4 grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Florence (nee Wittmer) Grote; 5 brothers, Raymond, Clarence, Gilbert, Charles and George Grote; a sister, Anna Mae Grote; 2 step brothers, Edward Sennhenn and Jim Sennhenn; a step sister, Mary Sennhenn Fizco; and a grandson, Sean Alan Reising. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 990 State Street, Vermilion. Arrangements are entrusted to the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Contributions may be made to the Food Pantry, c/o United Church of Christ Congregational, P.O. Box 228, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.