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Reynold A. Hoebelheinrich

MENOMINEE — Reynold A. Hoebelheinrich, 95, Menominee, died May 13, 2019, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, S.D.

Visitation, with a vigil service and rosary, were May 16 at St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial was May 17 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Menominee, with Rev. Jim Keiter officiating.

Burial was in St. Boniface Cemetery, with military honors performed by the Wynot American Legion Post No. 31.

Pallbearers are Adam Rice, David Hoebelheinrich, Tyler Hoebelheinrich, Eric Leise, Scott Manchester, Jake Manchester and Joe Manchester.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz and Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Yankton.

Reynold was born May 25, 1923, in Menominee, to Martin and Christina (Wieseler) Hoebelheinrich. He grew up on a farm near Menominee. Reynold joined the United States Navy Feb. 22, 1945, and served aboard the hospital ship USS Relief in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He married Elizabeth Boecker April 25, 1950, in Crofton. After their marriage, they lived in the home where Reynold was born. He continued farming the rest of his life.

Reynold was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He served as a lector, EME, president of the parish council and West Catholic School Board. He taught junior and senior CCD and was a delegate for the diocese and deanery. He was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He served as the County Committee Chairman for a number of years.

Reynold loved farming, hunting and nature, especially his blue bird trails. He had a great sense of humor and loved being around his grandchildren. Reynold spent the last year of his life at Avera Sister James Care Center where he received excellent care.

Reynold is remembered by his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth, Menominee; seven children, Elaine (Randy) Bruening, St. Helena; Karla (Jim) Rice, Osmond; Warren Hoebelheinrich, Menominee; John (Beth) Hoebelheinrich, Yankton, S.D.; Robert (Bobbi) Hoebelheinrich, Eden Prairie, Minn.; Lisa (Tom) Leise, Omaha; and Joan (Brian) Manchester, Blair; a special nephew, Marvin (Doreen) Steffen, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Reynold was preceded in death by his parents; son, Roland Hoebelheinrich; two brothers, Clarence and Martin Hoebelheinrich; and three sisters, Evelyn Ballinger, Viola Steffen and Cyrilla Jones.

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