Ilse Christa Reinhardt, 81, of Blakeslee died Monday, September 21 in her home.

She was the wife of Otto G. Reinhardt. They had observed their 61st wedding anniversary in June.

Born in Dresden, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Kurt and Ilse Kessler.

She had worked as a paralegal in Hamburg, Germany for four years.

Ilse was a wonderful wife and mother and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Heidi C., Reinhardt of Blakeslee; a son, Ralph Reinhardt of Christiana; a sister, Monica Voigt of Dresden, Germany and two grandchildren, Eric and Emma.

Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation will take place in the H. G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.

The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville is in charge of arrangements.

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