Erwin "Erv" Reiser

Erwin "Erv" Reiser, age 81, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. April 1, 2022, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is March 31, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. vigil service at the Church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Erwin Michael Reiser was born at home in Spencer, Nebraska on May 10, 1940, to Mary (Richter) and Michael Reiser.  He was raised in Butte and graduated from Butte High School in 1957.  It was there that he met the love of his life, Carol Dee Wells.  The two of them attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion and were married in Butte, Nebraska on October 10, 1959.

After their marriage they moved to Omaha and began their family. It was there that they were blessed with their five children.

Erv started his career in the cattle industry in marketing and procurement for the Omaha Stockyards. In 1970 the family moved to Columbus when Erv took a position in procurement for Spencer Foods.  Erv worked for A. Glenn Kluck Company from 1981 until his retirement. He continued as a consultant for the cattle industry for many years after his retirement.

Erv had a love of the Catholic faith and shared this with his family. All of his children attended St. Bonaventure Elementary School and he was a member of the St. Bonaventure Men's choir for many years. Later, they became members of St. Isidore's Parish.

Erv was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was a great storyteller and aggressive pitch player.

Family gatherings were filled with lots of music and laughter.  His greatest joy was attending his children and grandchildren's activities and celebrated every milestone until he was no longer able.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 10 siblings.

He is survived by his wife Carol Dee Reiser and their 5 children:

James (Gwen)Grandchildren:  Nichole (Keith) Jameson, Vanessa

Great grandchildren: Maylon, Maxton

Linda Andersen Hammock (Donald) Grandchildren: Megan, Timothy, Amy, William, Ivan

Great grandchildren: Sophia, Madilyn, Beckett, Carter, Theodore, Audrey

David (Bernice) Grandchildren: Jessica (Jared), Jonah, Jennifer

Michael (Jodi) Grandchildren:  Fletcher, Matthew

Jill Reiser Trull (Doug) Grandchild: Hannah

Sister: Arlene Oberle

Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice or to be determined by the family at a later date.