Colleen Reis

Colleen S. Reis, 57, Unity, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer, with Rev. Barry Saylor officiating. Colleen will be laid to rest in West Spencer Cemetery in the town of Sherman. Family and friends are invited to gather at Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m., and again at the church on Thursday from noon until time of services. The honor of pallbearer belongs to her son, Mark Reis; her brothers, Tom and Greg Schafer; a brother-in-law, Daniel Reis; and her sons-in-law, Daniel Krause and Jeffrey Komay.

Colleen Sue Schafer was born on March 23, 1965, to Roland and Marlene (nee Keyes) Schafer in Neenah. She attended and graduated from Spencer High School in 1983. She married Andrew Reis on July 8, 1983, at Christ the King in Spencer, and together they had seven children. One of Colleen’s greatest achievements was seeing all her children graduate from high school and earn college degrees. Colleen’s heart was her home and her family. She loved family get-togethers and playing cards.

Colleen is survived by her husband of 39 years, Andrew Reis; their children: Stephanie Jo Reis, Sarah (Dan) Krause, Beth (Jeffrey) Komay, Mark Reis, Anne Marie Reis, Nicole Reis, and Stacy Reis; three grandchildren: Kolten Gregurich, Lily Krause, and Isaiah Komay; her siblings: Tom (Deb) Schafer, Tammy (Tom) Hanson, Lorrie Krokstrom, Shelly (Ken) Thieme, and Greg (Sommer) Schafer; and many nieces and nephews.

Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Marlene (Keyes) Schafer. If desired, the family is accepting donations in Colleen’s name to be directed to Christ the King Catholic Church-Spencer and Clark County Mounted Search and Rescue.

Colleen’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome. com.

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