Sacred
to the memory of
Jonas Reis
who departed this life
March 25th 1877
a devotedly attached
kind & loving husband
an affectionate indulgent father
a sincere & true friend
charitable & noblehearted
to all who needed
renowned for his talents
highly cultivated mind
refined soul
in the midst of health & happiness
snatched from the home & hearts
of his sorrowing wife
and children
may his soul rest in peace