Jack Reichert, a beloved radio personality in South Bend, Indiana, is retiring after an impressive 50-year career in the industry. Reichert has been a staple on the airwaves at Sunny 101.5 WNSN for the past 38 years, where he currently hosts the morning show “Jack, Caleb & Traci” alongside his co-hosts Caleb James and Traci Cappelman. Reichert’s journey in radio began back in 1975 when he started at WRBR in Mishawaka.
Over the years, he has become a well-known figure in the community, thanks to his engaging personality and ability to connect with his listeners. In a recent interview, Reichert shared his thoughts on his upcoming retirement. “It’s not that I don’t still love it.
I do. It’s just I’m out of words.
jack reichert’s farewell and future plans
I don’t have anything else to say!” he said with a smile. When asked about his plans for the future, Reichert revealed, “First thing I’m gonna do is go visit friends that I haven’t seen in years. I’ve already contacted half of them.
They said, ‘Let me know when you’re coming so I gotta warn my wife.'”
Reflecting on what he will miss most about his career, Reichert said, “It’s just the camaraderie I had with people by doing this, whatever this thing I did. I was hoping that it would sell, and it did, and I got lucky.”
Reichert’s final day on the air will be this Friday, marking the end of an era for South Bend radio. His presence will be deeply missed by his colleagues and the countless listeners who have tuned in to hear his voice over the past five decades.
As Reichert embarks on this new chapter in his life, he plans to spend more time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoy his favorite pastime, golf. While he may be stepping away from the microphone, his impact on the community and the radio industry will be long-lasting.