Roy Kline Reist, 98, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Pottstown Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Martin) Reist, who died on Dec. 5, 2017.
Born in Lebanon, PA, on Sept. 10, 1927, he was a son of the late Harvey and Stella (Kline) Reist. Roy worked as a mechanic for Cornwall Ore Mines and Bethlehem Steel. He enjoyed John Deere, gas engines, and trains.
Roy is survived by his daughters, Linda, wife of the late William Mummert, and Patricia, wife of Donald Caldwell; son, Steven Reist, husband of Cathy; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Warren Reist; and sister, Jean Greeninger.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA, preceded by a viewing beginning at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Millbach Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association “Harrisburg Chapter,” P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
