Helen Sheats Reihm, 88

MIDDLETOWN - Helen Sheats Reihm, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Middletown. She was 88.

Mrs. Reihm was a retired licensed practical nurse. She previously worked for the Delaware State Hospital, Dr. Gerald Hoch and Dr. Ram Chandra.

She was a member of the Bethesda Methodist Church; the Women's Club of Middletown, where she held the office of treasurer; the Middletown Senior Center, where she played bridge; and, for many years, she was a Democratic Committee Woman.

Mrs. Reihm enjoyed athletics and for many years followed Middletown High School teams as well as the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. She was also a season ticket holder to University of Delaware football games for over 40 years.

Mrs. Reihm was preceded in death by her husband, G. Clarence Reihm, in 1984; and her three brothers, Phil, Earl and Julian Sheats.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Michael Hitchens of Middletown; her son and daughter-in-law, G. Scott and Joanne Reihm of Lewes; her grandchildren, Josh and Erin Hitchens, Jennifer and Pat Schwomeyer, Cortney Reihm, Angela Cahill and Joe Cahill; her great-granddaughter, Georgia Hitchens; her sister, Lillian Kleveland; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Sheats and Elizabeth Sheats; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be noon Friday in Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to services.

Interment will follow in Old Drawyers Cemetery, Odessa.

Donations may be made to the Bethesda Methodist Church Elevator Fund, 116 E. Main St., Middletown, DE 19709; or to the MOT Senior Center, 300 S. Scott St., Middletown, DE 19709.