Adele Reehl, 80, of Holland Township passed away at home on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Philadelphia, Adele grew up in Miami, Florida where she met her husband, Kenneth before moving to New Jersey. For forty years they owned and operated Real Painting Company together.

Adele enjoyed attending Broadway shows, auctions, creating gourmet meals, and entertaining. She was a talented and accomplished seamstress who designed and built astonishing costumes, gowns and childrens clothing for her large family. She attended all six of her childrens sporting events and programs and continued the tradition with her devoted grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Adele is survived by her six children: Hillary Reehl and husband, Glenn Ryer of Chalfont, PA; Karen Schneider and husband Alan of Broadway, NJ; Barbara McCormick and husband, Don of San Diego, CA; Kenneth Reehl and wife, Linda of Holland Township, NJ; Keith Reehl and wife, Kimberlee of Hampton, NJ; and Alison Devitt and husband, James, of Holland Township, NJ and her brother Anthony Brosius, of Gainesville, FL; thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to CHF International Resource Development, 8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

A memorial will be announced at a later time. Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, Milford, NJ.