John F. Reals, Sr.
September 17, 1949 ~ February 9, 2024
John F. Reals Sr., loving husband and father was called home to be with our Lord, February 9, 2024. John was born in Omaha, NE on September 17, 1949. He attended Wichita State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1971. John followed his passion for the law at Washburn University School of Law where he obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1974.He served in the US Army Reserves where he became a Lt. Col. and serving as a Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG).John married Colleen Carney on April 11, 1970. They were blessed with 4 beautiful children and 3 grandchildren. He loved nothing more than being a devoted father, grandfather, and brother to his 4 siblings. His time was well spent at the family farm, training and running in various marathons and spending time with his friends.John will be remembered by his infectious smile, love for his family, and his willingness to help others and love for the Lord.John is preceded in death by his son, John F. Reals, Jr.He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Reals of 53 years; daughters, Jennifer Dempsie (Mike), Angie McCune (Nathan), Alice Reals; 3 grandchildren Joe, Emma and Drew; siblings, Bill Reals (Mary Margaret), Dr Tom Reals (Allison), Ann Coffey, Mary Knorp (Mike). Rosary will be at 9:30 am, Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Memorials have been established with: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 124 N. Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67208; Alzheimer's Association, Central & Western Kansas, 535 West Douglas, Suite 150, Wichita, KS 67213.Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Coleen and Family – I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I have nothing but good memories working for John when he was in private practice. John used to try to get me to come back and work for him once I left his office. I almost did once. Maggie, his long time secretary, is welcoming him with open arms in heaven.
Colleen, Alice, Jennifer and Angie we are so sorry for your loss. John loved his family very much and expressed that to me many times over the past 40 plus years during our friendship. John was an excellent and caring lawyer, family man and true friend. Godspeed and RIP John. John Terry Moore
Dear Colleen and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family.
John was one of my Army buddies as well as a professional colleague. There was never a time John didn’t have an hour to talk! And, he likely forgot to bill for it! If I hadn’t seen him for 3 days or 3 months, the conversation was still an hour! We had many hours talking about family and he was especially proud of his! And , we had many hours of talking Army and people we knew. But John also had professional time when there were business issues. I’m sad he didn’t get to spend some time enjoying his family and his retirement. Love you pal. Hope you find peace, and conversation in your heavenly home! Galen
Rest John, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. Career U.S. Army Reserves. Retired as a Lt. Colonel.
John was a good friend to many. Things are about to get quite a bit more interesting in Heaven. Heartfelt sympathy to Colleen and family.
I offer my deepest condolences to the Reals family. I met John at Chaplain Kapaun Memorial High school and truly enjoyed times when we were together. May God grant him eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in heavenly peace. I will keep John and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
I met John many years ago when I first joined the Wichita legal community. He was kind and welcoming. I will remember John and his family in my prayers.
Colleen – What a wonderful rosary and Mass of Christian Burial earlier today to remember John and his love for family and God. May you and all of your families continue to share John’s memories throughout the rest of today’s events celebrating his life, and each day going forward. Debbie and I send you our prayers and know that the rest of John’s Kapaun ’67’ classmates who were unable to attend today’s services will always remember John in a very special way.