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Merlin Henry Reinke

Birth	:	14 May 1927 Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 2020 Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Wheatland Cemetery, New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4936104, -91.3880615
Description	:	Merlin H. Reinke, 92, of Eitzen, Minn., passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, Spring Grove, Minn. He was born May 14, 1927, on the family farm in Union City Township, Iowa, to Henry and Irma (Kruse) Reinke. On August 19, 1953, he married Esther Gade at St. John’s U.C.C. in Wheatland. They lived the first five years of their marriage in New Albin, Iowa where Merlin hauled canned milk and farmed with his father. In 1959, they purchased the Reinke homestead from August and Laura Reinke where he and... Read More	Merlin H. Reinke, 92, of Eitzen, Minn., passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, Spring Grove, Minn. He was born May 14, 1927, on the family farm in Union City Township, Iowa, to Henry and Irma (Kruse) Reinke. On August 19, 1953, he married Esther Gade at St. John’s U.C.C. in Wheatland. They lived the first five years of their marriage in New Albin, Iowa where Merlin hauled canned milk and farmed with his father. In 1959, they purchased the Reinke homestead from August and Laura Reinke where he and Esther made their home and farmed until 1997 when they moved to Eitzen, Minn. In addition to farming, Merlin hauled milk, livestock, and logs. For the last four years of his life, Merlin along with Esther, shared a room at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Merlin enjoyed fishing, bowling, having a friendly card game, and relaxing with a cold beer. He also enjoyed taking drives around to look at the crops and cattle. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and St. John’s United Church of Christ in Wheatland. Survivors include his wife, Esther; his children, Dick and Cathy Reinke, Kathy Bulman, Debbie and John Hoeger, Dean Reinke, John and Val Reinke, Ann and Scott Kurk, Jim and Rhonda Reinke, and Steve and Wanda Reinke; grandchildren, Beth (Matt) Morey, Craig (Kristie) Reinke, Vanessa Davis, Spencer (Kristin) Davis, Rachael Hoeger, Kara (Mike) Brett, Jacklyn (Matt) Peterson, Kaitlin (Trent) Johnson, Leanne (Eric) Maas, Cassie (Noah) Daley, Jose Reinke, Kelsey Schuttemeier, Micah and Jonah Reinke, Ellissa Kurk, Amy (Eric) Halverson, Tayler (Matt) Schwartzhoff, Caden and Jase Reinke, and Zach and Ryan Reinke; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Maya Morey, Christian and Colton Reinke, Annesta Johnson, Orion Medlock, Leo Davis, Selma and Luke Brett, Nora, Eva, and Halle Peterson, Peyton, Peige, and Preslie Daley, Tyla, Hadley and Kyan Halverson, and Brenner and Hawkin Schwartzhoff; brother, Robert (Sandi) Reinke; sister, Neva Swenson, sister-in-law, Arlene Gade; and many nephews and nieces. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; Art Swenson, Paul Gade, and Ruth and Kenneth Pearce. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Wheatland, rural New Albin. Pastor Paul Burgess will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the New Albin Community Center, New Albin, Iowa, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the church. Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia, is assisting the family during their time of need.

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Where is Merlin Henry Reinke's memorial?
Merlin Henry Reinke's memorial is located at: Wheatland Cemetery, New Albin, Allamakee County, USA.
When did Merlin Henry Reinke death?
Merlin Henry Reinke death on 28 Feb 2020 in Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merlin Henry Reinke's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4936104
Longitude: -91.3880615

Family Members:

Parent

Henry J. Reinke

(1902 - 1976)

Irma Mathelda Kruse Reinke

(1908 - 1991)

Spouse

Esther Gade Reinke

(1933 - 2020)

Siblings

Mavis Marie Reinke

(1934 - 1934)

Curtis Dean Reinke

(1939 - 1939)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wheatland Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4936104, -91.3880615

2. Holy Cross Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4633780, -91.3299330

3. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Eitzen, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5047000, -91.4620900

4. Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4857060, -91.3084920

5. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Eitzen, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5097008, -91.4655991

6. Mount Hope Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4386101, -91.4233322

7. Saint Peters Memorial Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4853830, -91.3045170

8. Saint Patrick's Catholic Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5269012, -91.3167038

9. Carsten Cemetery
Eitzen, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5149994, -91.4710999

10. New Albin Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4997215, -91.2916718

11. Sand Cove Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4490000, -91.3010000

12. Portland Prairie Cemetery
Eitzen, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5258044, -91.4909736

13. English Bench Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4265000, -91.4537000

14. French Creek Methodist Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4000015, -91.4255600

15. Stone Cemetery
Wilmington Township, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5364915, -91.5166079

16. Saint Johns Methodist Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4695000, -91.5303000

17. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waterloo Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4672012, -91.5306015

18. Saint Nicholas Cemetery
Freeburg, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6122208, -91.3638916

19. Wilmington Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Wilmington, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5430603, -91.5413895

20. Church of Peace Cemetery
Reno, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6058006, -91.3150024

21. Mays Prairie Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3741684, -91.3324966

22. Old Wilmington Cemetery
Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5228004, -91.5575027

23. Victory Cemetery
Victory, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4873830, -91.2070170

24. Powell Cemetery
Genoa, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5415100, -91.2073200