Robert "Bob" Reister

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March 2, 1938 ~ February 17, 2025

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Robert Joseph “Bob” Reister, 86, of Danville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1938, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Joseph and Alice Dougherty Reister. Bob Reister lived a life dedicated to his family, profession, and community. He is preceded in death by his wife Agnes Hatfield Reister and his brother Daniel Reister.

Robert obtained his master’s degree and built a successful career as a pharmacist, proudly serving the community as the owner of Grider Pharmacy and then at Kroger for 17 years. His contributions to the community and his dedication to the well-being of others will be cherished by all who know him. In addition to his work, he was deeply engaged in his church, a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus holding the position of financial secretary for the Knights for over three decades. Bob was also a member of the Old Goats Club, finding joy and camaraderie with fellow members.

Bob was a passionate gardener who took great delight in nurturing plants and tending his garden. He is remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, kindness, and sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Paula Reister; his sons, Robert Floyd (Melinda) Reister, Michael Joseph (Rebecca) Reister, Paul Gerard (Marta) Reister, and David Alan ((Stacy) Reister; his daughters, Mary Alice (Doug) McClain and Angela Daryl Reister; step-children Megan (Matthew) Fish and Matthew (Rhonda) Fitzwater; his brothers, Richard (Chris) Reister, Leo (Lana) Reister, and Joe (Marsha) Reister, and his sister, Nora (Bill) Prescott, twenty-two grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Mass will be at noon, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Danny Schwendeman officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until Mass at noon Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church.

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Visitation: February 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
117 W. Main Street
Danville, Kentucky 40422

https://ssppdanville.org/

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Mass: February 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
117 W. Main Street
Danville, Kentucky 40422

https://ssppdanville.org/

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Robert "Bob" Reister 's name.

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church

117 West Main Street

Danville,

Kentucky

40422

ssppdanville.org

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis,

TN

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  1. Was one of the nicest men I have ever known!! Great family man! Love the family!! God bless you all!! 🙏🙏✝️🌹🌹

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  4. I have fond memories of Mr. Reister from my being in Marching Band with all of the Reister Kids. My Sincere Condolences to the Reister Family. You All are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Bobby

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  5. What a shock to read this. Mr. Reister was a true gentleman. May God give the Reister family comfort and peace at this difficult time.

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  7. Such a wonderful, kind and caring man…
    My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
    May God touch all affected with peace and comfort.

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  8. Paula I just saw the post about Bob’s passing. I’m sorry🙏 give my condolences to his children & grandchildren ❤️

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  9. What a wonderful man! Throughly enjoyed the days at Grider Pharmacy. Bob was always smiling and ready to make a joke he will sorely be missed. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

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  11. So sorry to see this.. he was our pharmacist for years. Such a great person and so kind. Prayers for family🙏🏻💐

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  12. Sincere and Deepest Condolences to Angela, her Sister, Brothers, all the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Mr Reister ALWAYS made me feel welcomed in his home. Psalm 23.

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  13. To my Family from afar. Hang in there and watch God move mountains for your PEACE. I’ll keep
    all the Family in Prayer through this difficult time. Job well done!!. Your Sister from another Mother

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  14. Our sincere sympathy to the Reister Family. Special prayers for Paula after a long struggle for you both.

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    • Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reister family as they mourn the loss of their father.

      May Bob enter the land of joy and light and join God’s community of saints.

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  17. Our sincere condolences. Mr. Reister was so kind and thoughtful. We will always remember him as a very caring pharmacist.

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  22. Bob and Agnes treated my son Daryl like one of their own during his high school days almost lived at their home I will never forget that

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  23. I was shocked to read this . I have know Bob along time since he was at Griders and then Kroger . He was always very nice and helpful. My thoughts and prayers are with his family .

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  24. What a kind soul he was. Got to know him when he was at Griders, when our shoe store was next door. Knew the family from living in Streamland. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed!

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  27. We Knew the family from our days on Twinbrook. Thought they were great people. Our condolences to all the family as I’m sure he will be so missed.

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  28. Our deepest condolences, we only knew Bob for a short time, but he and Paula made us feel welcome at Sts. Peter and Paul from day one. He will be missed.

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  30. William and Angela Shackelford, Bob was the best pharmacist we ever had. He will be missed as a very caring man. May God be with his family

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  31. I grew up in the same subdivision as the reister family and have know and loved them all my life. When I got older I used to work for bob at grinder pharmacy and learned so much about the pharmacy world and bookkeeping…I had great admiration for bob and loved all the kids like family….sending many prayers love and hugs to all of the family and bob please watch over us down here and enjoy the streets of gold….🙏💙😇

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  32. Bob was one of my dad’s dearest friends, which in turn , he was mine,
    Bob always had a joke and a smile,
    rest in peace old friend

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  34. He and Agnes were such good neighbors on Twinbrook. We loved watching the kids grow up and become wonderful young adults. He will be truly missed. Such a good man. Prayers for this family.

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  36. Paul and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all during this time and for the days ahead. Praying for strength and comfort, as well as love from all.

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  37. One of my favorite pharmacist to work with. He was very good to all employees and patients. He will be missed. Condolences to the Reister family.

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  38. I worked for & with Bob for many years when he was at Grider Pharmacy in Danville… he was always so kind to all his customers & a good man to work for…. Sending prayers to his family during this journey of grief.

    Chuck & Beverly Bass

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  39. Bobby Melinda and Family , prayers for you. I just learned about your loved one Mr. Reister passing.
    May God bring comfort and peace to each of you.
    Wilma Lay Linton

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