John George Reger Sr.

Birth date: Sep 11, 1931 Death date: Sep 19, 2013

John George Reger, Sr., age 82, of Tampa, FL passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013. He was born September 11, 1931 in Wheeling, WV and moved to Tampa in the late 1960’s from Pittsburgh, PA. He was a professional football pla Read Obituary

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Pete Cuffaro

654w ago

To the Family of John Reger:

Sorry to hear about Mr. Reger. He was the first NFL Player I ever met as a youngster and I was in awe of this giant of a man who was so very nice to me when I met him. He even gave me an autographed black and white photo of himself from the Steelers that I had framed and was displayed on the wall above the desk in my bedroom.

I can still remember his finishing his career with the Washington Redskins while watching on a black and white television set. I also had the honor and privilege of attending Linsly Military Institute and seeing his photo hanging in the Behrens Gymnasium Entry Way with so many of the other Linsly Greats.

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

With deepest condolences,

Pete Cuffaro
Linsly Military Institute, Class of 1976
Wheeling, West Virginia

Nancy Padden

654w ago

Kathy, I tried to contact you through your facebook. When I sent the obit from the Wheeling paper to my friend, Bill West, he sent me a story of his association with
John. It had to do with baseball in the Wheeling area. I'd like to share it with you,
But I need your email address. Mine is [email protected].
Nancy Padden
Lad Lake, FL

Ray Dugan

654w ago

John for me growing up was the story of legends. Him and my father Jerry Dugan were roommates in Pittsburgh in the early 1960's and I had heard many of their escapades. Beyond their friendship my father filled me with tales of his playing days for the Steelers and for a kid from Pittsburgh in the 1970's those were always mythical. After my fathers passing I had hoped to find him and let him know the news and to tell him he was one of those people my dad truly appreciated. I never got that chance, so today I share it with his friends and family. God Speed John.

Ray Dugan
Logan, West Virginia

Alan K Jones

655w ago

John was such a gracious man. His presence at Waterman Village during this last year was a gift, for wherever he was there was a gentleness and a soft smile that spoke volumes. God bless you and peace be yours.

Chaplain Alan Jones, D. Min.

Janice Jackson

655w ago

Mr.John was not just my employer. he was a part of my family. He was a kind person that I was blessed with the privilege to have known.Rest In Peace.

Jack Miller

655w ago

Our deepest thoughts and prayers to the Reger family for your loss. John was a very long old friend. We grew up together in Wheeling, WV. Has been many years since we had talked, visited there in Florida, he was so proud of his restaurant and his football days. God Bless, rest in peace my friend.
Jack and Katherine Miller
Wheeling, WV

Al Dudich

655w ago

My condolences to the Reger Family for your loss! I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mr. John Reger over a beverage where he told me story after story of his days with the Steelers. Being a Steelers fan I could listen to John talk about the old days in football forever. I thank you for all you shared Mr. John Reger, you will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend. AL Dudich, Tampa, FL.

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655w ago

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Janice Thurmond (Niece)

655w ago

He was the best Uncle I will always cherish the memories of coming to Pittsburgh while our families spent a week together. He was just like a big old teddy bear, always laughing and having fun with the kids.

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