Reid Myron Rocheleau, 71, a Portage County resident for the
past 52 years, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, after a long and
private battle with cancer.

Reid was born on February 9, 1946, in Two Rivers, a son of
the late Myron and Valerie (Zuehl) Rocheleau. He was a graduate of Two Rivers
Washington High School with the class of 1964 and also graduated from the
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in biology.

In 1968, he spent a year backpacking solo around the world. Reid
had a lifetime career of purchasing, remodeling and renting residential
properties. He was a truck driver for Asphalt Products from 1970 to 1990. Reid
also drove a school bus for Midstate Transit from 1967 to 1982.

For 30 years, he was a very active and frequent participant
in Stevens Point city government meetings and was a frequent Stevens Point
Journal open letter contributor. He enjoyed hunting, road trips and following
current events. He was known for his quick wit, engaging personality,
conservative lifestyle and firm convictions.

Survivors include one daughter, Brittany Nass Bitto, and one
granddaughter, Dylan Bitto, both of Raleigh, N.C.; two sisters, Andrea Koehler
and Laurie Stahl, both of Two Rivers; one brother, Dennis Rocheleau, Waupaca; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends and faithful dog, Cody.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one
brother-in-law, Robert Koehler.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March
18, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, 1420 22nd St., Two Rivers. Burial
will take place at Pioneers Rest Cemetery.

The family will greet relatives and friends Saturday, March
18, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 9:30 a.m. until
10:30 a.m. 

A celebration of life gathering will be held Sunday, March
19, at Rhody’s Middletown Tavern & Grille, 2301 Church St., Stevens Point. The
celebration will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with a memorial service to be
held at 11:30 a.m. This is open to anyone that knew Reid and would like to join
in remembering him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portage
County Historical Society.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting
www.kleinandstangel.com.

The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.