Bernadette Deisler Reid

Bernadette Deisler Reid of Daphne, Alabama died on June 7th, 2023, in Fairhope, Alabama. She was born at home on January 11, 1932, to Edward G. Deisler and Bernadette Deisler in Saginaw, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Roy W. Reid Jr and her seven children, Bill Reid of Saginaw, MI, Timothy Reid of Daphne, AL, Kathy Bernadette Zeiders (Dave) of Savoy, IL, Michael Reid (Sheila) of Grand Rapids, MI, Mary Huerth (Jim) of Johnstown, PA, Marty Reid (Theresa) of Daphne, AL, and Rosy Reid of Theodore, Alabama. She is survived by eleven grandchildren, Josh Methven (Kara), Jeremiah Methven (Betsy), Jack Zeiders (Erika), Andrew Reid (Melody), Thomas Reid, (Laura), Laura Hyde (Josh), Tim Huerth (Krystin), John Huerth (Katrina), Krista Rishe (Brandon), Isabella Reid, and Lizzie Cote (Benjamin) and twelve great-grandchildren, James, Ian, Daisy, Cayden, Ransom, Brianna, Audrey, Olivia Rose, Magnolia Grace, Henry, Avery, and Waylon. She is predeceased by her parents Edward and Bernadette, her sister Kay Dambrun, and her brothers, Ed, Tony, and Joe Deisler. Bernadette and Roy recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. The couple had met on a blind date set up by their good friends from adjacent universities. Bernadette attended Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. They were married during a memorable blizzard at St. Mary’s Church in Saginaw and honeymooned at Niagara Falls in January. In addition to being the loving mother of seven children held several positions including her initial job as a bank teller which she loved to remind us that the women got paid less than the men doing the same job. She also volunteered at many different thrift stores, one of her favorite jobs. She loved to play rummy with her children and grandchildren and was a marvel at keeping everyone’s names, birthdays, and life events straight. She also helped with the bereavement group at Christ the King, often making her favorite dish the highly acclaimed lemon bars. Every summer the Reid family, all nine of them, would tent or trailer camp in the woods of Michigan and she made it all such a wonderful time, introducing the family to the joys of nature and all the wonderful lakes of the area. This was a continuation of her own splendid summers spent at her family’s cottage in Linwood, Michigan. Bernadette will be warmly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her. Her love, compassion, and unwavering spirit will continue to guide and inspire her family for generations to come. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, at 11:00am at Christ the King Catholic Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00am. Interment will follow service at Belforest Catholic Cemetery. Please go to Christ the King Catholic Church website www.ctkdaphne.org to watch livestream if you are unable to attend the service. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Ladies Sodality at ctkdaphne.org/ladies-sodality or to Little Sisters of the Poor at littlesistersofthepoor.org ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 US HWY 98 DAPHNE, AL (251)625-2900