Regina Marie Reiser

Regina Reiser, a woman who gave her love to family and friends, passed away on January 24, 2016 at the age of 92. Regina Marie was born on February 26, 1923 to Wencelslaus “Jim” and Mary (Fichta) Franta on the family farm home outside of Pine City. From early adulthood, she began her commitment to do good through leadership in 4-H by mentoring hundreds of youth. She served in leadership roles as a member of the Pine County Extension Board, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Council of Catholic Women. In 1990, she was chosen as Pine County Citizen of the Year. In 1968, Regina started Reiser's Tax Service. In 1969, WCMP radio station owners Jerry and Jane Robbins, asked her to join their staff where she worked for 20 years. After retiring, she volunteered for St. Mary's School, Meals on Wheels, the Senior Nutrition Council, and the Pine County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Regina is survived by children Nadine Reiser (Dianne Kelley) of Edina, Dennis (Candy) Reiser of Pine City, Greg Reiser of Delano; daughters-law Penny Reiser of Pine City and Linda Reiser of Cambridge; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and special friend Jane Robbins. Regina is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Robert; son Robert James; siblings Albina Saumer, Emily, Ernest and George Franta. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial for Regina Reiser: 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City, Minnesota. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 5-7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM all at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is also planned for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A special thanks to the Scandia House Assisted Living staff for their loving care. Funeral arrangements for Regina Reiser are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service ~ Swanson Chapel - Pine City. www.funeralandcremationservice.com