Kenneth Theodore Reinke

Kenneth T. Reinke, age 88 of Clintonville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at his residence.

Kenneth Theodore Reinke was born December 29, 1926 to the late Theodore & Elsie (Schulz) Reinke in Clintonville. His boyhood was spent growing up on the family dairy farm, where he learned the meaning of a good work ethic. He was baptized and later confirmed at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. After school, Ken started work as a farm hand and also worked as a carpenter. Ken was united in marriage to Esther Krueger on December 8, 1951 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville. He later worked at Hotz’s Lumber and Marion Plywood. In 1966, he took over the home family farm, and later took a job at Larsen Canning Company, Hortonville, where he would retire years later. Ken was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clintonville. He was an avid deer hunter and after retirement, Ken found time for his love of woodworking as well. Ken will be remembered for his one-of-a-kind personality, whether it was cracking a joke, pulling pranks, or having a long conversation.

Survivors include:

His wife of 63 years, Esther

His children: Carl Reinke, Marion

                        Carla (Jim) Hansen, Shawano

                        Chuck (Betty) Reinke, Merrill

                        Cathy (Darwin) Blankschien, Clintonville

                        Calvin Reinke, Clintonville

10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, a sister, and a brother.

A private committal was held Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville with the Rev. Titus Buelow officiating. Inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville in spring.

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

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