Loreen Reiter

February 25, 1939 - February 11, 2026

Obituary

Loreen Carol Reiter, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 11, 2026, in Billings, Montana.

Loreen was born on February 25, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Harold and Linda Graff. She spent her early years in Mitchell before her family later relocated to Billings, where she would build much of her life and community.

She is survived by Loreen dedicated much of her professional life working as a cashier at Skaggs, where she was known for her kindness and strong work ethic.

On February 25, 1966 -her birthday- Loreen met Ron on a blind date, a meeting that would shape the rest of her life. Just a few months later, on May 7, 1966, the two were married. Loreen brought her children; Rod, Gregory, and Tami into the marriage, and her family remained the center of her world. She was a devoted mother who deeply valued time spent with her children.

Loreen had a gift for bringing people together. She loved playing games such as bridge and bunko with her friends from the Graduates Club and was especially known for her love of cooking. She took great care in preparing meals tailored specifically to her guests, reflecting her thoughtful and intentional nature.

She was survived by her husband Ron Reiter; her siblings, Joanne Clark and Robert (Bob) Graff; her children, Tami Ahmadieh (Mashaa), Gregory Reiter, and Rod Reiter; and her grandchildren, Erin Flansburg (Bryan Flansburg), Isaac Schnitzer (Rachel Schnitzer), Caleb Reiter, Evan Reiter (Kylie), and Jake Reiter. She also leaves behind her cherished great-grandchildren, including Lincoln Reiter, Canon Reiter, and several others who brought her great joy.

A celebration of Loreen's life will be held on May 9 at 1:00 PM at Dahl Funeral Home, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Boys and Girls Club and Tumbleweed.

Loreen will be remembered for her warmth, her love of family, and the joy she brought to others. She especially loved singing her favorite song, "You Are My Sunshine," a reflection of the light she shared with those around her.

The service will be livestreamed at: https://boxcast.tv/view/loreen-reiter-service-isrb3pgd4t8y6nfjb6dj

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Sat May 9, 2026 @ 1:00 PM MDT

Dahl Funeral Chapel • 10 Yellowstone Ave, Billings, MT 59101

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Tammie Ahmadieh

Family • 1 month ago

My mother, Loreen Reiter of Billings, Montana, has died, leaving behind a life and a relationship that cannot be summed up easily. She was my mother, and ours was a complicated relationship. There was love between us, but there were also distances, differences, and wounds that belonged uniquely to the two of us. I have learned that losing a mother does not suddenly make those complexities disappear. Instead, grief somehow asks us to make room for all of them. Loreen had her own story long before I became part of it—a life shaped by experiences, choices, joys, disappointments, strengths, and struggles that I could never completely know. As her daughter, I knew her through the particular lens that only a child can have of her mother. With her passing, I find myself remembering not only what was difficult, but also the moments of connection, the things she gave me, intentionally or unintentionally, and the ways knowing her helped shape the woman I became. I don’t feel the need to rewrite our story now or make it more perfect in memory than it was in life. I would rather honor it truthfully. She was my mother. I was her daughter. We loved each other imperfectly, and our relationship was real. Today, I choose to remember Loreen with compassion—for the woman she was, for the life she lived, and for everything between us that was beautiful, difficult, understood, and perhaps never fully understood. Rest peacefully, Mom. Love your daughter, Tammie

Terry McCarthy

Coworker • 5 months ago

It was 1963 when Loreen and I worked together at Skaggs. She was so kind and took me under her wing. I was just out of HS and engaged to be married. Although I did not stay at Skaggs I always lived it when I saw her and even after she and Ron married she always greeted me as a long list best friend. She kindness left a lasting impression on me. God’s speed, my dear friend. God’s peace to her family.