Joan Kay Reiter, 72, of Lena died on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the Lena Living Center. She was the daughter of Waldo and Marjorie (Kleckler) Reiter. Joan was born on November 4, 1945 at home near Pearl City and attended Centennial Grade School for two years and then Lena Grade School; graduating from Le-Win in 1963. As a child, Joan was active in 4-H and enjoyed reading and painting-by-number. As an adult, Joan couldn't get enough of traveling, visiting most states including Alaska and Hawaii and countries in Europe. Joan worked in the office at Newell Companies for several years, as a pharmacy technician at Freeport Memorial Hospital, and several years at Stephenson Nursing Center before retiring.

Joan is survived by her brother Gary (Sandra) Reiter of Rockford; nephews Steve ("Sam") Reiter of Davis and Brent (Tracey) Reiter of Seward; great-nephews Codi Reiter and his daughter Mattison, and Andy and Harrison Reiter of Seward.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and her parents.

Per Joan's request, there will be no visitation.

Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

Burial will be at Lena Burial Park.

A memorial has been established for the Lena Fire Department.

The family wishes to thank Shirley Wachter for her friendship, commitment, care and compassion towards our sister and aunt, Joan.