Kenneth Reinke

Kenneth Edward Reinke, 75, Fergus Falls, and formerly of Willmar, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 7, 2012, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was born November 14, 1936, in Hankinson, North Dakota, the son of Edward and Margaret (Kruse) Reinke. He grew up on the family farm south of Hankinson, and graduated from Hankinson High School. Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He was a farm laborer, and later moved to the Willmar, Minnesota area where he worked for the Jennie-O Turkey Plant. Kenneth married Harriet Nordin in 1993. She died in August of 2004. Preceding him in death were his parents, and his wife, Harriet. Survivors include his brothers, Roger (Joan) Reinke of West Fargo, ND, and Jim (Carol) Martin of Orange, CA; and a sister, Genevieve Kutter of Lidgerwood, ND. Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Fergus Falls Clergy: Father Greg Paffel Interment: St. Otto’s Catholic Cemetery, Fergus Falls Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.