Shirlee Ann Reitmeyer

In Loving Memory of Shirlee Ann Reitmeyer

January 2, 1935 – November 4, 2026

Shirlee Ann Reitmeyer was born on January 2, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to George B. Usnick and Margaret Lesjack.

She attended South Fayette Township High School, where she was a cheerleader. It was during her school years that she met the love of her life, Fred. The two were married on February 27, 1954, beginning a beautiful life together. They welcomed their only child, Frederick George, on March 13, 1956.

Throughout her life, Shirlee gave generously her time and talents. She volunteered as a school librarian, den mother, and band mother for her son, Rick. She enjoyed making crafts, listening to music, and passing down treasured family recipes by teaching her granddaughters how to cook.

Family was at the heart of everything Shirlee did, and music was always a special part of family life. Whether singing or playing in the band, she made sure music was always present in their home and in their memories.

Shirlee also had a tremendous love for animals. Over the years, she was a devoted dog mom to 19 Basset Hounds and two Great Danes, most of whom were rescues. Her home and heart were always open to a four-legged friend in need.

Shirlee was preceded in death by her father, George; her mother, Margaret; her brother, George; her beloved husband, Fred; and her great-grandson, Benjamin.

She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory: her son, Rick Reitmeyer; her granddaughters, Rachel Mabe and Heather Beckwith; her great-grandchildren, Jared Kittinger, Ethan Kittinger, Ezekiel Beckwith, Bailey Mabe, Makiya Beckwith, and Jacob Beckwith, her great grand kitties Luna and Norton (whom she was teaching to bark).

Shirlee will be remembered for her love of family, her generous spirit, her creativity, her love of music, and her compassion for animals. The traditions she passed down, the songs she shared, and the memories she created will live on through the generations who loved her.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.