Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Verda M. Reinke, age 96 of Avon, who passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. Reverend Julius Beckermann, OSB officiated. Burial of the urn was in the parish cemetery.
Verda was born on August 9, 1929 in Lastrup, Minnesota to Bruno and Christine (Donnay) Kahlhamer. She graduated from Albany High School. Verda married Donald E. Reinke in 1948. Verda worked for Fingerhut and Cash Wise Foods. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon.
Verda enjoyed reading, knitting and walks. Her greatest joy was the time spent with her family.
Verda is survived by her daughters, Cheri of Avon, Rhonda (David) Panek of Albany, Kevin (Nancy) Reinke of Baxter, Karen (Mike) Kmitch of Avon; honorary daughter, Marlys (Al) Stocker of Albany; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat Olson and Mary (Ralph) Mueller; sisters-in-law, Sharon Janski and Shelby Heitzman; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 2003; daughter, Pam in 2013; son, Keith in 2023; son-in-law, Ron; great-granddaughters, Aaliyah and Alexis Kalla; siblings; Norman Kalhamer, Rick Kalhamer, Auralia Cimenski.
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