Ronald Lee Reich

Ronald Lee Reich, 74, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, February 9th, at his home. He served in the US Army during the Korean and Vietnam era serving with the Military Police, working with the Riley County Law Enforcement, with Menards, and others.

Ron was born in Manhattan, on October 18, 1947, the son of the late Helen Mae (Whitesell) Warnica and John  Reich. He was married to Janis  Wilson and was later divorced, but remained friends.  He graduated from Manhattan High School; Attended college at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS.  He was a member of the NRA, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and many others.  Ron was an outdoorsman and loved being with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Carroll L. Davis, Roni Delarosa, Laura (John) Leslie, and Robert Reich, all of Manhattan;  a sister, Anette (John) Wright, of Athens, Georgia.
three brothers, Terry (Janice) Reich, of Arizona;  Tom (Jeanie) Reich, of Oklahoma;  Jack Reich, of Abilene, Kansas.  He is also survived by 2 half-siblings; 12 grandchildren and, 9 great-grandchildren.   Ron is preceded in death by his parents and a  great-granddaughter (Serenity Reich).

Services will be announced at a later date with inurnment at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.   The family requests donations to the Kansas Wildlife Fish and Game for youth activities.