Michael Josef Reger

September 26, 1959 - June 22, 2021

On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Michael Josef Reger of Ashburn, Virginia passed away at the age of 61. Michael was born on September 26, 1959, in Aurora, Illinois, to Josef Reger and Wilma Reinhardt Reger. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1976 and went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1980. Michael married Grace Wolicki in 1984 and designed and built their first home in Batavia, Illinois where they later raised their three children. Michael had a passion for bridges and wine making. He shared bottles from “MJR Cellars” with family and friends. Michael loved to travel and enjoyed his stamp and coin collections. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Josef, and mother, Wilma. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Grace Wolicki Reger; son Christopher Reger; and daughters Julie Mills (William) and Lisa Reger; grandchildren, Abigail Mills and Peter Mills; sister, Monica Czupryn (Edward), an uncle, several cousins, and nieces. A memorial service will be held on July 6, 2021 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cir. SE Leesburg, VA 20175. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com