Walter Ray (Jack) Reeves passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 in Arnold, Missouri. He was 94 years old. Walter was born on May 4, 1931 in Brunot, Missouri to Charles and Gussie Reeves. He was one of seven children.
Walter attended Cleveland High School. He joined the Navy in November 1951 and served until 1955. Walter attended Seabees Navy training in Oxnard, California. He worked at Midwest Pipe during his entire career. While he was in the Navy, Midwest Pipe held his job. He was an expert welder.
Walter married Eleanor Geusz on October 20, 1951. They recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. Walter and Eleanor had one daughter, Deborah (Reeves) Gawlik born on May 15, 1958.
Walter was a hard working man who was dedicated to caring and providing for his family. He was a loving husband and father. Walter enjoyed working with his hands. He always tinkered and liked to fix things. He loved having a clean car and worked hard to keep his cars in good working condition and looking nice! Banana splits were his favorite treat as well as watermelon.
Walter is preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Reeves Gawlik, his parents, Charles and Gussie Reeves and five siblings. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Reeves, his son-in-law, Ray Gawlik and his sister, Charlotte Blow.
The funeral will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Kutis Funeral Home, Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, Missouri. The family will receive guests beginning at 11 am. The service will begin at 12 noon. Immediately following the service there will be a burial at Park Lawn Cemetery located at 1800 Lemay Ferry Road.
Don and I enjoyed our times with Jack and Eleanor. We got to know them both through Eleanor’s sister Marlene Colona. We had fun times at Easter brunch and eating Chinese. Jack had a great sense of humor and it was evident that he loved his family deeply. We honor his 94 years of life.
I had the honor to live next door to Walrt and Ellenor for 28 years. They were the best neighbors. But they were more like family. I was pregnant when we moved in next to him and from the day my daughter was born, they became separate grandparents to all of my kids and even had special moments with my grandchildren. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for someone. He knew everyone in the area and was deeply and sincerely loved by all who knew him. There’s a huge hole left in our family heart that he filled, but nothing compared to the hole Ellenor now has. We pray for peace and comfort for her. They’ve been together every day for 74 years.
Walter my Dear friend, you’ll be missed so very much. Thank you for all you’ve done and all the love you shared with everyone you knew.
God speed my friend.
Till we meet again.
And, now listen, you and George behave up there until Ellenor and I can get up there to help keep an eye on you.
Please give Georgie a neck hug from me🥰
Love always
So sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. He was a kind man. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and wonderful wife Eleanor.
I want to convey my sincere condolences to Walter’s friends and family. Walter was a kind and sweet man who liked to joke.
Sending hugs and prayers to Eleanor and Ray. God bless all.
I have many fond memories of my uncle Jack and aunt Eleanor. There were family holiday celebrations when I was a child. I remember eating watermelon in the summers and playing ping pong in their basement. Jack had a very dry sense of humor, and could take you by surprise with an unexpected comment! He was a good man. RIP Uncle Jack.