Timothy Reibeling Obituary

Timothy James Reibeling (Tim) of Chicago, IL, 55 has boogied on up to Heaven after having struggled with ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease). He passed away on April 20th 2023 at Weiss Memorial Hospital on Lake Michigan, in his hometown surrounded by loved ones. Tim was born at Walter Memorial Hospital on Jun 10, 1967. He attended Roosevelt High School where he played football. He was the owner of Real Clean Carpets and More, loved to play golf in his free time and was a member of the fraternal service order : Knights of Columbus. He had many friends and adopted family members across the US, whom he loved dearly. In addition to Chicago Illinois, Tim lived in California, Ohio and Missouri, where he operated his business. Tim will be remembered most for his fun loving and caring attitudes. Forever the jokester, it was sometimes hard to tell if he was serious. Yet he loved to help others even if it meant he would go without. Insisted on playing big brother to all even if they weren't directly family. Most importantly, he loved being a father to Cassidy. She came late in his life and it changed for the better the moment he knew she was coming. She was the light of his life and he often said she was the best thing he ever did. Tim is preceded in death by his grandparents Joe and Irene Studzinski, Mabel and Don Reibeling as well as his father Wendell Dale (Rusty) Reibeling and step-father Darryl (D. J. ) Mason Sr. among other loved ones. Tim is survived by his mother, Irene Mason, daughter, Cassidy Reibeling, brother James Mason, sisters Amanda Mason and Sarah Mason. Step-siblings Darryl Mason Jr. ,Trena Mason and Kimberly Ude. In addition, Tim leaves behind a huge sprawling family, many dear friends and cat Sargeant Barnaby (Sarge). A Memorial Service will be held at Anderson Morgan Funeral Home on Saturday April, 29th from 12pm until 4pm 3234 W. North Ave. , Chicago, IL 60647. In lieu of flowers or donations towards services, please consider making a charitable donation to the Cassidy Annika Reibeling College Fund or the ALS Association.