Reister Family History & Genealogy

On May 24th 2001 the body of Lynn, a Captain in the United States Army, was found in her home by her husband, Roger who was a Sergeant also serving in the US Army a Sergeant. Lynn was 6 months pregnant and they also had a 4 yr old son. Lynn and Roger had been married for 5 years but the marriage was "troubled", with each accusing the other of having had multiple affairs. Other people had heard Roger complaining that if they obtained a divorce, Lynn might get custody of their son. He was also concerned that he would have to pay child support. When Roger returned after working on the base all day and in the company of their 4 year old son, they found Lynn. who had been stabbed 6 times around the head and neck and had six "defense wounds" on her hands. The defense wounds lead investigators to conclude that she has fought for her life. Previous to her murder, Lynn had consented to Roger's brother, Rodney, moving into their home so that Rodney could get his life together. Rodney had been in trouble with the law, not for violent acts but for minor crimes. Eventually, Rodney was convicted of murdering Lynn. He appealed the conviction but his appeal was denied. In the appeal, the Court summarized Lynn's murder this way: "On May 24, 2001, the thirty-year-old deceased, Lynn Reister, was found with her throat slashed in a bedroom of her home in El Paso, Texas. She was about six months pregnant and she had defensive wounds on her hands. The ensuing investigation centered upon her husband, Roger Reister, and her brother-in-law, the Appellant, Rodney Reister. The investigation revealed that Roger Reister was a sergeant in the Army and his wife, Lynn, was a captain. Their marriage was in difficulty, and when Lynn Reister was deployed to Saudi Arabia in March, 2000, Roger stayed behind and engaged in partying activity at their house. He also had sexual relations with several woman. The evidence adduced at trial revealed that Roger Reister became concerned that if his wife found out about his activities, the military would take action against him and he would lose custody of the couple s son, and he would have to pay child support. He began soliciting various people to kill his wife. Appellant was one of those people. The killer was to be paid from life insurance proceeds and from other property. Roger Reister recruited one individual to kill his wife, but the attempt failed when that individual was scared off by a neighbor. Roger Reister became concerned as his wife was soon to be transferred to Minnesota to teach ROTC. Appellant agreed to kill his sister-in-law. Roger Reister arranged for Appellant {Rodney} to enter the home. He surprised Lynn Reister in bed and killed her with a knife. The police investigation revealed a bloody palm print on her body made by Appellant. A warrant issued for Appellant. After his arrest, Appellant confessed during questioning to having killed Lynn Reister at the behest of his brother." There are so many disturbing aspects of what was truly a brutal murder, not the least of which is that her husband pretended to find her body and involved their 4-year-old son in the sham. There were so many twists and turns during the investigation that at least 2 shows - Dateline and ID's "Shadow of Doubt" - highlighted the crime on their shows. While both Roger and Rodney were convicted of murdering Lynn, Roger still blames his brother and proclaims his innocence. Read more details about the murder at Pregnant Army Commander Found With Throat Slit After Missing Her Own Goodbye Party

Benjamin E Reister of Camby, Morgan County, Indiana was born on June 15, 1913, and died at age 95 years old on September 17, 2008.

Robert Merle Reister of Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio was born on February 5, 1924, and died at age 85 years old on December 16, 2009.

Robert L Reister of Paoli, Orange County, IN was born on May 28, 1917, and died at age 73 years old on August 7, 1990.

Thomas W Reister of Louisville, Jefferson County, KY was born on April 7, 1912, and died at age 80 years old on August 9, 1992.

Nevil T Reister of Williams, Colusa County, CA was born on December 5, 1916, and died at age 84 years old on November 24, 2001.

Howard W Reister of Spokane, Spokane County, WA was born on February 25, 1921, and died at age 89 years old on January 1, 2011.

Herbert C Reister of Hudsonville, Ottawa County, MI was born on April 10, 1920, and died at age 76 years old on August 9, 1996.

George E Reister of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on February 27, 1922, and died at age 75 years old on February 24, 1998.

Francis V Reister of Jenison, Ottawa County, MI was born on January 1, 1923, and died at age 78 years old on January 3, 2001.

Charles H Reister of Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon was born on March 16, 1905, and died at age 76 years old in August 1981.

Keith L Reister of Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana was born on February 25, 1922, and died at age 64 years old in February 1986.

Warren R Reister of Muskegon, Muskegon County, MI was born on February 18, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on October 5, 2008.

Ivan L Reister of Brookville, Franklin County, IN was born on September 20, 1923, and died at age 80 years old on March 14, 2004.

Louis C Reister of Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan was born on June 16, 1912, and died at age 72 years old in November 1984.

Lavern R Reister of Shelton, Mason County, WA was born on October 19, 1914, and died at age 81 years old on May 16, 1996.

Raymond David Reister of Fairfield, Butler County, OH was born on September 24, 1922, and died at age 81 years old on July 13, 2004. Raymond Reister was buried at Dayton National Cemetery Section 19-A Site 735 Va Medical Center - 4100 West Third Street, in Dayton.

Raymond John Reister of Covington, Newton County, GA was born on January 27, 1927, and died at age 77 years old on May 27, 2004. Raymond Reister was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 17 Site 388 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn.

Gloria Reister of Riverside, Riverside County, CA was born on March 26, 1924, and died at age 78 years old on November 20, 2002. Gloria Reister was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 57A Site 76 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

Ralph Reister of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, FL was born on March 10, 1929, and died at age 57 years old on May 29, 1986. Ralph Reister was buried at Bay Pines National Cemetery Section 50 Site 522 P.o. Box 477, in Bay Pines.