Beverly Frey Reuther

Beverly Frey Reuther passed away on July 31, 2020 . Born November 22, 1924, she was 95 years old.  Daughter of Albert Frey and Alvina Mumme Frey, both of New Orleans. She was predeceased by her siblings, Elaine Frey  Davis Bordages,  A.J. Frey,  Dolores Frey Meyer.  She married her high school sweetheart during World War II.  C.G. Reuther, Jr., her husband of nearly 60 years passed away in 2001. She and C.G. had four children ,and she is survived by them Linda Reuther Rabalais , Eileen Reuther Bagnetto, Georgine Reuther Bienert, Clarence G. Reuther III, "Bubby."  She is also survived by her son-in-law, Henry Bienert and daughter-in-law, Donlen Menesses Reuther. She was predeceased by her two sons-in-law, James Rabalais and Richard Bagnetto. She is further survived by grandchildren, James  "Tripp" Rabalais , Amanda Rabalais, Cynthia Bagnetto Campbell, Richard Bagnetto, Jr., Aimee Bagnetto Kraschinsky, Brian Bagnetto, Melissa Bagnetto Rogers, Gina Bagnetto Waters, Birney "Buzz" Rousselle, Maggie Rousselle, Haley Reuther Mann, Mark Reuther, Taylor Reuther, and Emily Reuther.  Her great-grandchildren include Christopher Rabalais, Cory Rabalais, Lucas Jorgensen, Michael Jorgensen, Cynthia Troncoso, Rachel Biles, Kate Rogers, Don Rogers, Ken Rogers, Elizabeth Jaska, Bill Waters, David Waters, Andrew Rousselle, Alex Rousselle, Amelia Rousselle. Beverly also had great-great-grandchildren Carson Troncoso, Gavin Troncoso, Aria Troncoso, Anne Marie Jaska, Harrison Biles, Mabel Rabalais, Muriel Rabalais and Mathilde Rabalais.
 
Beverly was a favorite Aunt to many of her nieces and nephews.  She was the Aunt who remembered everyone's birthday with a greeting card and or a phone call.  She was remarkable in that way, taking time at the start of each month by addressing all of the birthday cards at once and mailing them as the month progressed.  She accomplished this task well into her eighties until she moved to Chateau de Notre Dame Nursing Home in 2014. She loved living there because she loved everything she could about life. Her example of making the best of every situation was the legacy that she left with all of her family. We are all enriched by having had this special woman in our lives.
 
She was a great friend to her many friends throughout her life.  Her young years were taken up with volunteering at her childrens' schools.  She was a founding member of the Pontchartrain Garden Club. After her children were grown she took up the game of bridge with a cadre of friends who supported one another through the ups and downs of life. She was a long time volunteer at the Audubon Zoo with a dear friend, Jane Lueke.  They both volunteered for over 25 years. One of the things she will always be associated with is her love of all things chocolate. When gifts were given to Beverly, she would always have chocolate at the top of her list.
 
Beverly will be missed by many.  But all of us will remember her positivity, her selflessness, and her devotion to God and family.  She was a devout Roman Catholic, having been educated at Holy Angels Academy K-12 by the Marionites of the Holy Cross.
 
Beverly's lasting effect on everyone she encountered will be the memories we shared because of her giving nature. Her key to living a happy and long life was her ever-present spirit of kindness, always bringing out the best in those she touched.  May she rest in the arms of Jesus and Mary .
 
In lieu of flowers, masses preferred or an honorarium in Beverly’s name to the Reuther Family Scholarship, established by C.G. and Beverly Reuther, at Dominican High School, located at
7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125. Remembrances can also be sent to St. Michael’s Special School, 1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans, LA 70130 , in Beverly’s name.
 
Funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  A short visitation at 10:00 AM will precede Requiem Mass at 11:00 AM celebrated by Anthony McGinn, S.J., at St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005. Facial masks required in accordance with Covid-19 directives as well as social distancing.  Private burial will follow with Beverly’s children and spouses only. JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com
 
 

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