Reta L. Wegele (nee Lewis)

Reta “Grandmommy” Wegele (nee Lewis), age 70 of Palos Park, Illinois passed away on August 11, 2019 in the comfort of her home and the arms of her husband of 49 years, Phil. She was born on August 28^th, 1948 in Monticello, Florida and grew up in Tallahassee where she graduated from Leon High School in 1966. She and Phil met at Florida State University and were married two weeks after graduation on June 20^th, 1970. Reta taught elementary school for 8 years on Marco Island and in Naples, Florida, and the southwest suburbs of Chicago before retiring home to raise her two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Brittney. As the girls grew and matured, Reta entered the field of real estate, becoming a very successful residential agent, particularly in her beloved home of Palos Park, with Coldwell Banker. Over the past 35 years, friends, neighbors, and passers-by have marveled at the meticulously restored 120-year-old house and beautiful gardens that Reta and Phil called home. Beloved wife of Phillip W. Wegele. Loving mother of Ashley W. (Erik) Scheiner and Brittney W. (Kyle) Kmiecik. Cherished “Grandmommy” of Brett, Brynn, Jackson, and Brayden. Dear sister of Valter Lewis and Wanda Baumgartner. Kind aunt of Taylor (Sara) and Stephen Baumgartner, and great aunt of Ella and Ian. Reta was widely known and universally loved for her beautiful smile, her genuine kindness, her warm heart and wonderful spirit. She will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of her company.