Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese died Saturday afternoon after suffering an apparent brain aneurysm, his family announced.
Reese – who was elected to serve parts of Westmoreland and Somerset in 2008 – was 42 years old. He is survived by his wife Angela and three children.
“On behalf of the entire House Republican Caucus, I express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mike Reese,” House leader Kerry Benninghoff said in a statement. Mike was more than a friend to us all, and one of our caucus leaders, a devoted husband and father. His wife, three young children and extended family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Reese was elected Republican caucus chairman for the 2020–21 session. He announced in early December that he was in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. It is unclear whether his death was linked to the virus.
‘I have known Mike since he entered service in 2009 and was proud to witness his many legal achievements, especially his tireless work on behalf of Pennsylvania and students. “Mike was a model legislator who thoughtfully put his voters first,” Benninghoff said. “His spirit, presence and counsel will be greatly missed.”
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