Leslie Julius Reiger

January 9, 1953 - August 23, 2014

Leslie Reiger, age 61, passed away August 23, 2014, after a courageous battle with Plasma Cell Leukemia. Les was born in Rugby, North Dakota on January 9, 1953, the son of Frank (d) and Magdalene Reiger. He was raised with four siblings: big brother Gerald, and little sisters Liliann (d), MaryAnn and Diann. He married Theresa Lawrence, June 14, 1975, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Casper, WY. He moved to Utah in 1974. In 1976 he began working at Chromalox and retired in 2011 after 35 years of service. Les and Theresa have two children and one grandchild: their daughter, Courtney (Bryan) DeMond and their daughter Brynlie; and their son, Justin Reiger, all of Salt Lake City. The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to all who supported them during the past twenty-three months. Special thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, especially the BMT Unit, and thanks to Hearts for Health/Hospice. Les was known for his kindness, willingness to help, and his wonderful sense of humor. He was absolutely dedicated to his wife, marriage and family. His was not a long life but was a life filled with love. He will be greatly missed. Les requested that there be no services. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his name to Huntsman Cancer Institute or to your favorite charity.