John Michael Reisch, Age 65, of High Ridge, MO, passed away on August 20, 2025.
John was born January 4, 1960, in Springfield, IL, the son of Edward L. and Roberta H. Reisch (Knight).
John graduated from Brookfield East High School, Brookfield, WI, in 1978 and spent 3 years studying at UW-Oshkosh.
John resided in Houston, TX, for several years where he worked with the poor and marginalized at The Magnificat House. He resided for the past 20 years at The Society of Our Mother of Peace, High Ridge, MO, where he provided maintenance help and care for the community members.
John deeply cared for his many friends outside of his community. John had a kind and loving heart, always wanting to help others in need. He loved all who came into his path and greeted everyone with his beautiful smile.
John loved sports of any kind, and in his younger years was a “scratch” golfer.
Remaining to cherish John’s memory are four brothers, Edward (Mary Lou) Reisch, Madison, WI; James (Janice) Reisch, Mililani, HI; George (Kathy) Reisch, Wildwood, MO; and Brother Joseph Reisch, Ava, MO. Also remaining to cherish John’s memory are his five sisters, Mary (William) Becker, Bloomington, MN; Roberta Hoff, De Pere, WI; Kay Reisch, Sheboygan, WI; Joannie (Edward) Baes, Holland, MI; Jennifer Reisch, Winter, WI. John is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding John in death are his parents Edward and Roberta Reisch and brother-in-law Michael Hoff.
Visitation will be held at Kutis Funeral Home, Affton, MO on Tuesday, September 2, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Additional visitation will take place at Our Mother of Peace Chapel, 6150 Antire Rd., High Ridge, MO, on Wednesday, September 3 from 9 am to 10 am with a funeral Mass immediately following. After mass, procession will be made to St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, High Ridge, MO.
The family especially extends its gratitude to John’s dear friend, Brian, and others who assisted John in his final hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Society of our Mother of Peace.
John was the best friend a man could have. Gentle spirit and very kind. I will miss you forever and honor you thru prayer. Peace and love to the entire Reisch family. 🙏✌️