Anthony Reinhold Reineke III, age 80, of Vining, passed away on September 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by family after a short history of cancer. Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Henning. Anthony was laid to rest at St. Edward’s Catholic Cemetery, Henning.

Anthony Reinhold Reineke III was born on March 21, 1945, the third of six boys to Anthony Jr. “Anton” and Ruth (Bigalke) Reineke in Wheaton, Minn. Anthony attended school through the eighth grade.

Anthony was united in marriage to Norma Kimber at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Henning, on November 16, 1968. The couple were lifetime members of St. Edwards Catholic Church. They also made their home south of Henning until later moving to Vining.

He worked for Hilgren’s in Parkers Prairie, for a short time. Anthony worked part time as a town cop in Deer Creek, Henning and Underwood. He served as a Dance Hall Cop at the Triangle. Later he worked for Stuart Construction doing road construction.

Anthony loved to work with small engines, mainly lawn mower fixing.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 56 years Norma; daughters: Pamela (David Reque) of Farwell, Minn., Robin (Jon) Dale of Benson, Minn.; four grandchildren; brothers Charles (Jane) of Spring Valley, Minn., Raymond of Wheaton, Minn., and David of Parkers Prairie; sister-in-law Joann Reineke of Henning; Norma’s family; and other extended family and friends.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents; son Paul; brothers Leon (Annella) and James Reineke; and sister-in-law Becky Reineke.

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Anthony’s Tribute Wall.

Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Henning.