Thomas G. Reiker

Thomas Glenn Reiker, born July 1, 1944 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. and passed away on October 26, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of Joseph Charles and Vivian Fowler Reiker. Survivors include his brother Joseph Charles Reiker and wife Fern; nieces Cindy Reiker and Angie Reiker; grandnephew Joey Willis; grand nieces Kennedy and Madison Weiser; and long time partner Robert Gorman. He was apprenticed as a journeyman for Visual Design in St. Louis, MO. and worked for and supervised departments in the Emporium, San Francisco, CA. and Jordan Marsh, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. At 6'7" he owned and operated America Big and Tall Men's Clothing in Fort Lauderdale for many years. He was a long time parishioner of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and devoted many hours in helping remodel the rectory and decorated the church for special occasions and holidays especially Christmas. Tom had dyslexia which did not stop him from becoming the very talented and giving person who will be missed by all who knew him. Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Cremation & Funeral Services, Wilton Manors. On line condolences can be shared at edkalis.com