Josephine A. "Josie" Reiman's Obituary
Josephine A. “Josie” (Zawatsky) Reiman, 88, of Culpeper, VA passed away on December 22, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1932 in Jeddo, PA to the late Joseph and Anna Zawatsky.
The oldest of six, she attended Nursing school in Pittston, PA. Following graduation, Josephine was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Air Force. For the next seven years she served as an Air Force registered nurse at various assignments throughout the world. After marrying her husband, an Air Force pilot, she resigned her commission and began work as a civilian nurse. After moving with her husband and two sons to various Air Force assignments throughout the country, she settled with her family in Culpeper where she resided for the past 41 years.
For nearly 20 years, Josephine worked as a nurse at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. In addition to her love of nursing, Josephine enjoyed raising horses, spending time with her dogs, and enjoying the company of her granddaughters.
Josie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Roy Reiman; two sons, Kenneth Reiman and Phillip Reiman; two brothers, John Zawatsky and Joseph Zawatsky; and one sister, Katherine (Zawatsky) Hamilton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Benjamin Zawatsky and Vincent Zawatsky.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, a private memorial service will be held for the family. Interment will follow at the Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors.
An online tribute wall and guestbook are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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