William Francis Reistroffer

William Francis Reistroffer, 60 of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2023, after a 3 year battle with cancer. Will was born on March 30, 1962 in Maracaibo, Venezuela, the sixth of eight children to Margaret and Leon Reistroffer, an executive with Gulf Oil. When he was seven, his family relocated back to the US and settled in Spring, Texas. He attended Spring High School and the University of Texas in Austin, where he graduated with an economics degree. His first job after graduation was with Campbell’s Soup, where he learned the craft of sales and the layout of a grocery store. He used his infectious personality, economic knowledge and his drive to win the deal to build his sales career. Early on, he saw IT as the future and targeted that industry, where he enjoyed a 30-year career in enterprise IT systems sales. His last job was a career highlight, working for Google in their cloud division. He met his future wife, Marci while in college, but didn’t start dating until she asked him out on his 30th birthday. They eventually married and had three beautiful children, Jake, Simon and Ava and celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary in October 2022. He was a devoted family man and a very proud father who loved his children beyond description. He had a hilarious sense of humor, and a brightness that would light up the room. He was spontaneous and fearless in his daily life and a great storyteller. When he wasn’t spending time with his kids or closing the deal, he could be found working on projects around the house/yard or studying The University of Texas football recruits. Growing up in Venezuela gave him an understanding and appreciation for travel and the world. He created many adventures with his “yes” attitude on his numerous family vacations. He had a wonderful network of friends and colleagues, with whom he enjoyed “yucking it up“ over coffee or a long dinner. He especially loved sharing stories, sales strategies or gloating about his kids. He was our rock and funny man and we will miss him terribly. Will is preceded in death by his father Leon Reistroffer and his beautiful son, Simon Reistroffer. He is survived by his wife Marci Waymire Reistroffer son Jacob William Reistroffer and daughter Ava Claire Reistroffer. He is also survived by his mother, three brothers, four sisters and their families, numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. The Reistroffer family would like to give special thanks to Celine, Rosa and Idris at Houston Hospice for all their love and kindness during this journey. A “storytelling reception” will be held Sunday Jan 22, 1:00-4:00 Goode Co. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby Dr. All family, friends and colleagues are invited to come and share or hear the stories of a life will lived. A funeral mass will be held on January 23, 2023 at 10:30 am at St Cecilia Catholic Church, 11720 Joan of Arc Dr, Houston TX 77024 with reception immediately following on church grounds. A private burial will be held at Glenwood Cemetery. In honor of Will’s life please consider a charitable donation to the Arbor School https://give.classy.org/Reistroffer

William Francis Reistroffer

March 30, 1962 - January 3, 2023