Obituary of William Reiste

William "Charlie" Reiste Charlie Reiste, 85, of Tenino, Washington, died Saturday December 17, 2011 at Mother Joseph care center in Olympia, WA. Charlie was born April 13, 1926 to William and Mae (Rhoades) Reiste in Minot, ND, where he grew up farming. In 1942, he married Joyce Grilley in Sydney, ND. In 1944, Charlie did a short stint in the United States Army. In 1964, they moved their family to Great Falls, MT, where he owned and operated a welding and fabrication shop. Charlie and his son built an airplane, “The Tailwind.” He was an avid pilot. He also was a pilot instructor, a lifetime member of the Montana Pilots Assn., a member of EAA Chapter 1141, and a recipient of the Wright Brothers Master Aviator Award. Charlie married Lois Hansen in 1996. That was a very happy and special time of his life. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Lois; his brothers, Irwin and Marion; and his son, Bob. Charlie is survived by son, Bill Reiste, Deering, ND; daughter, Debra Reiste, Lincoln, ND; and (grand) son, Master Sgt. Thaddeus J. Reiste, Germany, and their families; stepchildren Rose, Joseph, Lorna, DeAnn, and Mike and their families; and his great granddaughter, “My Emma,” as Charlie always said it. Charlie loved to share his knowledge with everyone. He charmed anyone he met, and will be missed by all who knew him. Please leave memories of Charlie or condolences for the family in the Guestbook below.