Emil F. Reiher, Age 90, currently residing in Burnsville, long time resident of Mendota Heights died on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 13, 1922. Graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Chemistry. He served in the US Army; stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. Married to his wife Marcella and together they raised a family and have remained together for the last 66 Years. Emil worked for 3M for 39 years dedicating his efforts in the chemistry and research behind many of the 3M products. In retirement, he was an active volunteer for Courage Center and a volunteer ESL tutor at South Suburban Adult Basic Education. Preceded in death by his son Carl (BUZZ). Survived by his wife Marcella; Daughters, Karen (Richard Ploetz); Ellen Reiher; & Barbara (John Hoffman); daughter-in-law Dyan Reiher; Grandchildren; Marnie, Linnea, Alek, & Jon. Great-grandson Travis. Funeral Service Monday January 21st, 2013 at 2:30 PM Saint James Lutheran Church 460 W. Annapolis, W. St. Paul. Visitation 1 hour before the service. Family Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred: Saint James Lutheran Church, Courage Center or Donor's preference.