Atwell M. "Reese" Bookmiller, III, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home in Landisville, PA. He was born January 23, 1947, the son of the late Atwell M. Bookmiller, Jr., and Marguerite (Trainor). Reese was retired from BAE Systems, York, PA as the Manager of the Design Center. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during Viet-Nam, as a Para-Rescuer. He was a longtime member of the Lancaster Liederkranz. Reese had a passion for the Arts, including painting and drawing. He was a musician, playing in several groups over the years, both Country and German/Austrian. He was knowledgeable about all forms of music. Reese was also an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Kathryn Kochel, step-children; Dr. Randy Kochel (Pamela), Lancaster, PA, Nancy Pearce, Marathon, NY, Tommy Kochel, Harrisburg, PA, his brother, Alan Bookmiller, Georgia, two sisters, Mary Lugo (Ed), Marla (Kurbin) Dochstader, all of Florida, six step-grandchildren; Christopher, Tyler, Andrew, Blaine, Kathryn, Odilia, and four step-great grandchildren; Lucien, Dietrich, Thryn, and Lorenzo. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with Pastor Tim Bistline presiding. Visitation will be 10:00 AM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Lancaster Liederkranz.