James K Reuter

James K. “Jim” Reuter, lifelong resident of Roselle, Illinois, was welcomed home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the peace and love of his family.

Jim is survived by his wife, Amy; children Jimmy (Samantha) Reuter, Kelly (Samuel) Baker, Stephen (Erica) Filyo and grandchildren Paige, Aiden, Caleb, Levi and Ethan, all of whom brought Jim endless pride and joy. Remembering a life well lived and deeply loved is his sister Pamala (John) Shogren; his brother, Robert (Julie) Reuter, cherished brothers and sisters-in-law, treasured extended family and lifelong friendships. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Noreen and wife Barbara.

Jim, a graduate of St. Walter and Lake Park High Schools, was an avid golfer, loved live music events and hosted epic parties. He carried on his family’s 78-year legacy of vacationing at Lakewood’s Resort in Cable, WI, where friends became family and a lifetime of memories were made. It was there that Jim especially loved teaching the next generations to water ski.

Jim was deeply proud of his accomplished 45-year career as a union plumber. He loved sharing his skills to help others, often calling it ‘plumbing for Jesus.’ Jim’s life and legacy are best honored by spending quality time with the people you love and using your own time and talents to make a difference each day. Love and service make us rich.

In Jim’s memory, please consider:

• regularly donating platelets or blood: donateblood.versiti.org
• joining the stem cell donor registry: nmdp.org
• supporting AML research: bloodcancerunited.org
• honoring military veterans with a donation to Roselle American Legion Post 1084 and/or the Gary Sinise Foundation: www.garysinisefoundation.org

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Roselle. Visitation following the service. Interment will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home