Stanley Reiman Jr.

Stanley Reiman Jr.

June 5, 1940 - October 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanley Reiman Jr., beloved husband, father, grandpa and peepaw who went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2025. He passed away peaceably after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He had a life full of love and laughter.

Stanley was born June 5, 1940 to Stanley Reiman Sr. and Lorena Huck Reiman on the family farm near Runge, Texas. Stan grew up on the family farm and graduated from Runge I.S.D. May 1958. After graduation Stan married the love of his life Frances Kay Merritt. Stan joined the United States Air Force in 1958 and served until 1963. After basic training at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio Stan was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage Alaska. After Alaska Stan and Fran were stationed at Edwards Air Force Base near Edwards, California. After Stan's term in the Air Force he returned home to Texas where he worked as an accountant, first for Rainbow Bakery and later for several companies in the oilfield industry.

Stan was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandfather (Peepaw). There was always an atmosphere of love and laughter in Stan's home. Stan's greatest gift was that he loved everyone, and used every opportunity to tell you that he loved you, and that he meant it! Stan was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and strived to live a life that exhibited the love of our Savior.

Stan is survived by his loving family, including his daughters Tammy (Wayne) Melton, Kerry (Michael) Berry, and son Trey (Alisa) Reiman. He was the loving grandpa to Jason (Jenny) Berry, Michelle Berry, Justin (Emily) Melton, Nicole (Edward) Wells, Stephanie (Justin) Dunn, Kimberly Rytter, Steven (Mikenzi) Rytter, Hope Reiman, and Benjamin Reiman. Cherished Peepaw to Gary, Walker & Brynlee Wells; Addison Berry, Cadence Bates; Tanner & Jace Dunn, Judson Melton, and Georgia Jo Rytter. Sister Marylyn (Charles) Merritt.

He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Kay Merritt Reiman, daughter Daina Rytter, Parents Stanley and Lorena Reiman, Brothers Joseph Reiman and Emil Reiman.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:30 am at Annaville Baptist Church, 4025 Violet Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410. Immediately following will be an Interment Service at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.

Stan is now at rest with our Lord Jesus Christ in eternal peace and his memory and love will live in our hearts forever.