Luchen "Gretchen" Ann Reith, 83, Hamilton, MO, passed away at her home on January 15, 2021. Gretchen grew up in Sedalia, MO, and lived in Mission, KS, before moving to Hamilton almost 30 years ago.

Gretchen was born on November 10, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to Henri F. and Lucille (Loveland) Mos.  She graduated from the Smith-Cotton High School, in Sedalia, in 1955.  She worked as a secretary for electrical contractor Southside Electric and then Evans Electric in Kansas City; and also worked for National Car Rental.  She was a homemaker as well.

She was raised in the Presbyterian church and was famous locally for her peanut brittle.

Gretchen married Dr. Alvin P. Reith in 1987 in Cameron, MO.  He preceded her in death in 1994.  She was also preceded by her parents, and her first husband, William Mills.

Survivors:  Brother-Henri (Cynthia) Mos, Edwards, MO.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.