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Blairites’ Infant Dies In Panama

Word was received late Sunday evening of the death of Diana Reeh, 16-month-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Merle Reeh now living in Panama. Cause of death or details regarding the death are not know to Blair relatives of the young couple, a wire merely stating that the death had occurred.

Captain Reeh is head of a 1,000-bed hospital at Fort Randolph, Panama and has been stationed there for two years. Mrs. Reeh the former Miss Orpha Caldwell, of this city, is well known here also.

A letter written on September 15 and received early Wednesday stated that the family was well and that plans were being made to return to the United States early in November or sooner if arrangements could be made. Relatives here believe that the death must have been due to an accident since no hint of illness was made in the letter written on the previous Monday.

Diana Elizabeth was born May 31, 1940 at Colon, Panama. The surviving grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Will Reeh, and Mr. and Mrs. William Caldwell, all of Blair.

The Reehs having another daughter, Mary Catherine, who is seven years of age.

#2-Published on October 2, 1941, newspaper not identified.

DIANA REEH DIED OF ILLNESS

Information has been received by Blair relatives from Captain and Mrs. Merle Reeh, of Fort Randolph, Panama, that their 16 month-old daughter, Diana Elizabeth, died of an illness after being stricken only two days.

The Reehs, whose term at the Fort would have terminated November 1st, will return to the United States at about that date bringing the baby’s body with them. Services will be held in Blair at some time following their arrival here and interment will be made in the Blair cemetery.

Following a brief visit, the Reehs will be stationed at Randolph Field, Texas.

#3-16 Oct., 1941 - The Enterprise - Diana Elizabeth Reeh

REEH INFANT BURIED SUNDAY

Brief graveside rites for Diana Elizabeth Reeh, 16 month old daughter of Captain and Mrs. Merrill Reeh, were conducted at the Blair cemetery Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev. Lawrence Siersbeck read the service in the presence of a few immediate relatives.

Captain and Mrs. Reeh have been stationed in the Panama Canal Zone the past several months. Following a three week furlough which they plan to spend here with Mrs. Reeh’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Caldwell, and among other relatives, the Reehs will go to San Antonio, Texas, Captain Reeh having been transferred to Randolph Field.

Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library.