Annie Reich

Anni (Stäudle) Reich, daughter of the late Wilhelm Stäudle and Katharina (Fink) Stäudle, was born December 31, 1932, in Geislingen, Germany. Geislingen held a special place in Anni’s heart. This is where she grew up, attended school, met her future husband (Gerd Reinhold Reich), married her husband on January 19, 1957, confirmed in the faith, and had her babies there (Gabriele, Jutta, and Roland). In 1966, Anni, Gerd, and the family moved to Waynesville, Missouri to be closer to Gerd’s sister, Edith and her family. Anni was a hard worker and wanted to do everything she could to help provide for her family, whom she dearly loved. She began working for the Waynesville R-VI School District as a cook and served at Pershing and East and retired in 1998 after 30 years of faithful service to the district. She loved seeing the children every day and wanted to make sure that they were fed well. Anni also had a second job as a sales associate at AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Service). She worked there for over 35 years and made many friends during her time at the post exchange. In her spare time, Anni enjoyed being outdoors while working in the garden and with her flowers. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed doing water aerobics when she was able. Anni was a faithful member of the Waypoint Church in Waynesville, and her faith was evident in her attitude of loving to volunteer in the community. Anni went home to be with her Lord Thursday, August 29, 2024, in her home having attained the age of 91 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her two children: Jutta Sluder (Ken) of Walnut Ridge, AR, and Roland Reich of Riverside, CA; two grandchildren: Ryan Sluder (Erica) of Paragould, AR and Derek Sluder (Hannah) of Walnut Ridge, AR; four great grandchildren: Hudson, Beau, Ryker, and Lilyann; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Anni was preceded in death by her husband: Gerd Reich; one daughter: Gabriele Margaret Racca; three siblings: Ernst Stäudle, Helmut Stäudle, and Sofi Mihatsch. Even though she is gone from our sight, Anni’s strong faith and commitment to her family will live on in our hearts forever. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024 in the Waypoint Church of Waynesville, Missouri with Pastor Brett Reith officiating. Soloist Nate O'Donnell was accompanied by pianist Cheryl Wood as he sang "Hymn of Promise" and "Amazing Grace". Serving as escorts were family and friends. Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Anni Reich and may be left at either at the Waypoint Church or Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Annie Reich

December 31, 1932 - August 29, 2024