Jeanne Marie Reiter (nee Cardinal), 81, passed on May 3, 2026, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Jeanne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Known
for her kindness, warmth and dedication, she touched many lives through her caring nature and
community involvement. Jeanne was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to William and Eileen
Cardinal. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Gary Cardinal. She is survived
by her husband of 62 years, John Reiter, and sister Carol Petska.

Jeanne graduated from McDonnell High School in Chippewa Falls in 1962 and married John,
the love her life, in 1964. Together they had three children: Jeff Reiter, Juile Kohls (Kevin), and
Shari Clifford (Robert). She was the proud grandmother to John Clifford (Bre), Avery Clifford,
Alyssa Shimon (Alex), Ben Kohls (Tara), Aidan Reiter, and Beri Reiter. She was also blessed
with four great-grandchildren Brooks Clifford, Calvin Clifford, Maverick Kohls, and Ryanne
Kohls.
Jeanne earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration and was a Certified
Medical Practice Executive. Her career took her to Wausau, Wisconsin where she worked for
Wausau Hospital and Kronenwetter Clinic. John and Jeanne moved to Arizona where she was
the Business Manager of the Maricopa Internal Medicine Specialists of Phoenix. She returned to
Wausau as the Director of the University of Wisconsin Cancer Center before they moved to
Madison. She retired from the UW-Medical School-Department of Obstetrics & amp, Gynecology as
an Administrator.

In retirement, Jeanne was a member of the Fields at Sand Lake social club. She spent her free
time snuggling grand and great-grandchildren, traveling, participating in book clubs, completing
Sodukos, and solving jigsaw puzzles in record time.

The family would like to thank the hospice care team at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center for
the care and attention to Jeanne in her final days. A service is planned for a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association at
https:/ww.heart.org to honor Jeanne’s commitment to health and community service.