Nate Reichenbacker
March 06, 2016
Nathaniel “Nate” Reichenbacker passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines after suffering a pulmonary embolism and related cardiac arrest. He was 18.
Nate was born April 11, 1997 to Amy Reichenbacker and Erik Bennett. He attended Des Moines Public Schools, finishing at Lincoln High, where he was a member of the Show Choir and Chamber Choir. He had several jobs, but his true vocation was cars, trucks, and bikes. He loved working on them, driving them too fast, covering them in mud and destroying their tires in “burn outs”, usually with another blood brother from “the squad.”
Nate was always doing something for someone else; his mother could almost never find him because he was out helping a friend, or a friend of a friend, or a friend of a friend of a friend. All he ever really wanted was to put a smile on the face of whoever was in front of him.
He is survived by his parents; his sister, Morgan; his half-brother Kaleb Schriber; his grandparents Grandpa Frank and Grandma Diana Reichenbacker; his Grandma Mickey and Grandpa John Riley; Grandpa Larry Bennett; Great-Grandma Watson; Aunt Brookie and Uncle Dave Pulliam; Aunt Val McCain; his cousins Taylor, Laney and Nick Pulliam, Sarah and Stephanie Kellogg and Jackie McCain; and of course his brothers-for-life Devin Harter and Thomas Gift. He also leaves behind an army of friends, so many of whom showed up at the hospital to support Nate and his family that security was forced to surrender and buy them all pizza for lunch.
Nate was preceded in death by his Great-Grandparents, Frank H. and Beulah Reichenbacker, and Leo Watson; his aunt, Alice Reichenbacker; and his Uncle Tippy and Aunt Renee.
Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm Friday, March 11, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 S.W. 9th St., Des Moines. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 12 at 1p.m. at Lighthouse Community Church, 7705 Indianola Road, Des Moines.
Memorial donations may be made to the family for a charity to be determined. The family wishes to extend their thanks for the extraordinary efforts of the staff at Methodist to save Nate.
Nate was a gamer, a skater, a daredevil, prankster, and vaper, a lover of life; but above all he was a loyal friend, a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew and cousin. He was our Nate, and we will never get over losing him. #Live4Nate
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jodi (Page) Widajewski
03/12/2016
Erik and Amy,
I am so sorry to hear about Nate. You and your family are in my prayers. It's been awhile since we have seen each other or even talked but know I am here if you need me.
With love
Jodi, Brad and Ryan
nancy aquadro
03/11/2016
Amy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Nate well, but he seemed like a great guy. My thoughts are with you and your family. Nancy
Jina MacKay
03/10/2016
I belong to a PE Facebook page where a member posted the notice of your son, brother, grandson, friends passing. I am also a mom and can only imagine how broken your hearts must be. My heart goes out to you for your devastating loss. My prayers for Heavenly Fathers hand of comfort and healing to be with you!
Nola Harper
03/10/2016
Frank and Family - so very, very sorry for your loss.....
Patricia Cooper
03/10/2016
Amy, am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your family. Please take heart in all the joy he brought you and the memories that will help to carry you through this very difficult time.
Marilyn Corbin
03/10/2016
Amy, I am shocked and saddened by the loss of your son. I know you are sad, but the good times and happy memories with Nate will help him live on in your heart forever. Take care and God Bless.
Debi & Wayne Cosper
03/09/2016
We new Nate through our granddaughter Emilie Ann Robertson, When I first met him he made a very big impacted on my heart!! I'm lost for words, your family will be in our prayers for a long time, we will never forget you Nate until we meet again, love Nana
Annette Guessford
03/09/2016
Amy & Family ~ I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your family & friends & your faith. Thoughts, hugs, & prayers are sent your way.
Judy Blanchard
03/09/2016
God Bless the Precious Family of Nate. So Sorry for your loss. May God flood your hearts with His Love and Peace.
Rowena & Larry Schweizer
03/09/2016
We are certainly sorry to hear of this tragedy. We know that nothing can replace your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Members and Friends of IHCC.
Katie Hines
03/09/2016
I am terribly sorry for your loss of a beautiful young man taken by a pulmonary embolism , I didn't know him personally just that his story was shared on our page of survivors ,and my heart hurt for him and for those who love him. I wish I had words to help but I know there are none. Just know that so many people are thinking of you and him and praying for you all to find the strength you need at this time .
Didi Gomez
03/09/2016
We are so sorry to hear about Nate.
Terry always enjoyed talking to him when he was with Frankie. He worked so hard last year helping Terry with his planter when Terry could not do the work. We enjoyed spending time with him last Labor Day in Madrid at the car show. I know he was thrilled to be able to drive the "62". Love, Terry and Didi
Dave and Denise Pilcher
03/09/2016
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of Nate, working alongside Frank and knowing his and Diannas Love for their grandchildren, is truly inspirational. We know there is a great deal of pain to deal with now, but pray the heartache soon turns to joy for the family, knowing you all were blessed for the short time Nate was with you. God Bless you all.
John and Kathy Lillibridge
03/09/2016
Erik ... sorry to hear about your son, Nate. Life doesn't seem right for any child to pass on before their parent(s)... Reading about his life, sounds a lot like you were .... full of life and mischievous. We do not know what to say to ease the pain you must be going through. Both of us reminisce about the days we lived on Granger and the antics of all the neighborhood children ... and seeing some of them as they got older. To your mom and dad, John and Mickey what a terrible time this must be for both of you. I cannot even fathom the loss of a grandchild or child .... We no longer live in Iowa, living in South Carolina. Take care and know that we think of everyone often.
Jack McCoy
03/08/2016
I remember having nerf gun wars, playing video games, rip sticking until we couldn't walk and seeing who could shoot the most pop cans off my deck... Although we've lost touch I'll always have you in my prayers.