Ellen E. Reger

May 7, 1947 - October 5, 2022
Ellen E. Reger

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In the early hours of October 5th, 2022, Ellen Ena Reger, 75, passed peacefully in her sleep in Yorktown, Virginia after dealing with complications from a stroke.

Born May 7th, 1947 in Merrill, Wisconsin, to Fred and Ena Reger, Ellen enjoyed going to the county fair, being with her friends, and Green Bay Packer football. After graduating Merrill High School in 1965, she attended beautician school in Milwaukee and later achieved a degree in nursing and went on to become a Registered Nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin.

In the late 80’s, growing tired of Wisconsin’s balmy winters and looking for a change, she moved to Williamsburg, Virginia. There she had her only child, Derrick Reger, in 1989 and continued her nursing career at Eastern State Hospital. Her love and compassion in raising Derrick was awe-inspiring. She opened the world for him and herself through travel, adventure, love, and support.

In her free time, Ellen loved gardening, reading, bird watching, and taking care of her cat. She loved going on frequent walks in Colonial Williamsburg. After retiring from nursing in 2012, her door was always open for visiting neighbors to keep her company on Lake Pasbehegh. She kept busy by volunteering at Jamestown Settlement and the Kimball Theater.

Ellen is survived by her sister Gayla Reger, son Derrick (Courtney) Reger, and two grandsons, Finley Reger and Vince Reger. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 14th at 4pm at Bucktrout Funeral Home of Williamsburg. An additional Celebration will take place in Merrill in Spring 2023.




Memorial Service

Friday, October 14, 2022
4:00 PM

Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822

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  • October 08, 2022
    BETSY J ROBINS says:
    I work many years with Ellen at Eastern State Hospital. Ellen loved much of the outdoors, nature and animals. I have wonderful memories of Ellen and May the Lord at this time give you comfort and peace of the lost of a Mother, Sister, Mother-in-Law and Grandmother. Also many friends that Ellen came to know and share with others.

  • October 08, 2022
    peggy douglas says:
    My heart is so sad to hear Ellen has passed away. We worked together at Eastern State Hospital. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. I will cherish the precious memories I have of her. We shared lots of fun times. My deepest sympathy to her love ones. I know she will be missed by her many friends and family. I pray God will give you the peace and comfort you need. Fly high with the Angels Sweetie. Love Peggy Douglas Hayes, Va

  • October 08, 2022
    Linda Malone says:
    I will miss you Ellen. I am giving extra love today to your sweet kitty.

  • October 07, 2022
    Tracey McGann says:
    Dear Derrick and Courtney, I am saddened for your loss of you mom, Ellen. I will always remember your mom riding her bike around First Colony and stopping by to chat with me whenever we saw each other. I hope you will smile whenever you think about her like me. Hugs, Tracey