Obituary of William N. Reim

William N. Reim, predeceased by his parents Norman "Moe" and Doris Reim. Bill was a lifelong resident of Woodbury Heights, NJ. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the age of 69.  

 

Legacy  

 

Bill worked for PSE&G at the Salem nuclear power plant for 30 years, until retiring. In earlier years Bill also worked for Budd's Pools in Deptford.  During this time he built 2 family homes from the ground up. He loved working with his hands. He also coached Babe Ruth baseball and all of his kids in multiple sports for the Woodbury Heights Boy's Club.  

 

Bill was a family man and loved spending time with family and friends.  He was a hard worker, a loving “Poppop”, a “Bigfoot Believer”, fisherman, gardener, beer enthusiast, the ultimate griller of meats, story teller and self proclaimed “Mountain Man".  Bill was always around to lend a helping hand and share information when needed.  

  

 

Family  

 

Bill is the beloved husband of 37 beautiful years to Susan (Lightcap) Reim; loving father of Melissa, Pamela (Stephen Duncan II), Christopher (Kayleigh), Kaitlyn & Kyle; loving grandfather of Billy, Brenna, Ella, Addi, Skylar, Stevie, Blake, Emmie, Challen & Tess; cherished brother of Barbara Sojourner (Ted), Ed (Lisa) and brother-in-law of Mark Lightcap (Sharon), Blair Lightcap (Donna), Jim Lightcap (Debi), Barb Kratzer (Ken) and the late Steve Lightcap. Father-in-law to Bill Packer. Bill also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.  

 

Bill’s motto was "Family forever" and everything he did revolved around his family.   

His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he was their loving "Big" poppop. He was a one of a kind man with a heart of gold. Our hearts are broken and he will be truly missed.  

 

 

ln lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbury Heights. 

 

Farewell Tribute

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 9-11 am in the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbury Heights, 335 Elm Avenue, Woodbury Heights, NJ. Funeral service will begin at 11 am.   Interment to follow at Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. 

ln lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbury Heights.

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