Celebrating the life of
John R. Reiter
November 10, 1938 - September 19, 2009
John Richard Reiter
SAVANNAH – John Reiter died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 10, 1938 to Amelia Schwartz and John Reiter.
He received his degree in architecture from the University of Nebraska and a Masters of Architecture from North Carolina State University. In 1962 John moved to Savannah, Georgia and worked for the architectural section of the Savannah District Corps of Engineers. He joined the firm of McGinty and Stanley and later became an associate in the design firm of Thomas E. Stanley and Associates.
His professional affiliations included President of the South Georgia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and President of the Georgia AIA. He served on the South Atlantic Regional AIA Council and AIA Historic Resources Committee. During this time he served as State Preservation Coordinator for Georgia and initiated the reformation of the Georgia AIA Historic Resources Committee, serving as its Chairman. He also served as Chairman of the Savannah Housing and Building Codes Board of Appeals. He was a professional advisor to the Landings Association Architectural Review Committee and Marsh Harbor. Throughout his career John maintained an interest in advising students and tutored young practitioners for the professional exams. He served three times as a juror for the design portion of the NCARB national architectural exam and frequently was asked to sit on national competition juries.
Keenly interested in historic preservation, he twice served on the Board of Trustees of Historic Savannah Foundation as advisor to the Foundation's street lighting projects. He also served on the Foundation's architectural review committee. John built up an individual practice specializing in custom residences and historic preservation. Upon retirement he served on the City of Savannah Park and Tree Commission championing the cause of tree preservation and replanting.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Elizabeth Lattimore Reiter, four daughters, Jocelyn Fleming Casillias, Erica Amelia Wadley, Elena Woodbury Sellers, and Katherine Hays Reiter, and four grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, in Bonaventure Cemetery with The Reverend Gavin G. Dunbar officiating.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers remembrances be made to the Ossabaw Island Foundation, 305 Fahm St., Savannah, GA 31401 or the Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31405.
Beth and Family - We are sorry for your loss. I just got Mark's e-mail. We are happy that we got to see both of you 2 years ago and visit your home. I will also remember the times Johnnie came out to our farm when I was a little girl. Those were great times. Time just passes too quickly. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, G.W., Marie and Sherbert
- Marie, Russell, KS
Dear Beth & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of John. It was a pleasure to know and work with such a wonderful man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Anne & Neil Horstman
- Anne & Neil Horstman, Leesburg, VA
To the Family of John Reiter It is so sad to hear this news. We who knew him in High School knew he was a very special person. It was an honor to have known him. My sympathy to his entire family.
- Marion Thorpe, Mountain View, AR
Had not seen John since we graduated fron University High, but rember him well. Sorry for your loss -- Dick
- Dick Gray, Denton, NE
Dear Beth: We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Kitty Weiner
- Mike Weiner, Savannah, GA
-Friends of Katherine We are so sorry for your loss in the passing of your Father. Our hearts go out to you, your Mother, your sisters, and your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Beverly & Alan Sheppard
- Beverly & Alan Sheppard, Savannah, GA
Dear Beth, Katherine and family, John and I send our deepest sympathies and feel a sad loss. John was kind, gracious, and brilliant - and a gentleman to the core. We will miss him, and I thoughts and love are will you. Anne and John Janas
- Anne and John Janas, New York, NY
Dear Beth, My prayers and sincere condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time. May great memories provide some comfort. My sincere regards, Tosca
- Allynne Tosca Owens, Savannah, GA
Dear Beth, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Diane Morgan Viall
- Diane Morgan Viall, Sewickley, PA
Dear Ms. Reiter and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we will keep your family in our prayers during this very difficult time.We are so sorry for your loss. Andrée & Jack Patterson
- andree patterson, SAVANNAH, GA
Beth, we are very sorry to hear about John. You guys have always been so cute and sweet when we've seen you together. We will miss him as I'm sure the rest of the 'hood will. Please feel free to call on us if you need anything at all.
- Gelcys & Jay Nielsen, Savannah, GA
Beth and Family - We are sorry for your loss. I just got Mark's e-mail. We are happy that we got to see both of you 2 years ago and visit your home. I will also remember the times Johnnie came out to our farm when I was a little girl. Those were great times. Time just passes too quickly. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, G.W., Marie and Sherbert
- Marie, Russell, KS
Dear Beth & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of John. It was a pleasure to know and work with such a wonderful man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Anne & Neil Horstman
- Anne & Neil Horstman, Leesburg, VA
To the Family of John Reiter It is so sad to hear this news. We who knew him in High School knew he was a very special person. It was an honor to have known him. My sympathy to his entire family.
- Marion Thorpe, Mountain View, AR
Had not seen John since we graduated fron University High, but rember him well. Sorry for your loss -- Dick
- Dick Gray, Denton, NE
Dear Beth: We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Kitty Weiner
- Mike Weiner, Savannah, GA
-Friends of Katherine We are so sorry for your loss in the passing of your Father. Our hearts go out to you, your Mother, your sisters, and your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Beverly & Alan Sheppard
- Beverly & Alan Sheppard, Savannah, GA
Dear Beth, Katherine and family, John and I send our deepest sympathies and feel a sad loss. John was kind, gracious, and brilliant - and a gentleman to the core. We will miss him, and I thoughts and love are will you. Anne and John Janas
- Anne and John Janas, New York, NY
Dear Beth, My prayers and sincere condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time. May great memories provide some comfort. My sincere regards, Tosca
- Allynne Tosca Owens, Savannah, GA
Dear Beth, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Diane Morgan Viall
- Diane Morgan Viall, Sewickley, PA
Dear Ms. Reiter and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we will keep your family in our prayers during this very difficult time.We are so sorry for your loss. Andrée & Jack Patterson
- andree patterson, SAVANNAH, GA
Beth, we are very sorry to hear about John. You guys have always been so cute and sweet when we've seen you together. We will miss him as I'm sure the rest of the 'hood will. Please feel free to call on us if you need anything at all.
- Gelcys & Jay Nielsen, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
