Service Information
Adrian James Reineke, age 85, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake, Minnesota.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., at Unhinged Pizza in Glencoe.
Obituary
Adrian “Ayde” James Reineke was born on June 3, 1938, in Arthur township, Traverse County, Minnesota; the son of John and Frederica (Zellner) Reineke; baptized and confirmed at St Anthony Catholic Church in Browns Valley. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1959 and was a 3rd Degree Knight.
Adrian farmed with his Dad until 1965 moving to St Paul to work as a welder at Bayport Company; in 1968 he started working at Production Engineering Corporation in Minneapolis; he attended Dunwoody College at night for metallurgy and blueprint reading and became a government-certified heliarc welder. He worked for the next 40 years and retired from PEC at age 70. In addition in 1988, he was busy evenings and weekends with an 80-acre farm near Glencoe where the Reinekes have lived for 35 years. Right up until November 3rd he and Maureen were farming and agreed they would plant soybeans in 2024.
Adrian met the love of his life, Maureen Iler in 1969 in Willmar MN where Maureen worked as a bookkeeper; they were introduced by Ayde’s nieces and later married at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Willmar; sharing the next 53 years together and were blessed with a son, Jon.
Ayde (as he liked to be called) was an avid photographer. Many trips across the US, Canada, and even England kept Ayde and Maureen busy taking pictures over the years. They took night classes in photography, darkroom work, speed reading, and business …..continuing education was important to Ayde and he was always looking to learn more.
Ayde passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake at the age of 85 years.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen; son, Jon; sister, Marian Firchau; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Reineke, Pauline Iler, Gwen(Curtis) Hasbargen, Beth(Alan Williams) Pikop, and Ruth(Kenneth) Johnson; Brother-in-law, David Iler; 29 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews, family and friends.
Ayde was preceded in death by his parents, John & Frederica Reineke; Maureen’s parents, Daniel and Irene Iler; Brother, Lawrence Reineke; Niece, Linda Walters; Brothers-in-law, Roy Iler, and Jerome Pikop.
Gene Rothstein says
Sorry to hear about Adrian will miss Adrian not coming into Arnolds and chatting with him.
Will keep you both in my prayers.
Jon Reineke says
Thank you, He always enjoyed going to Arnold’s … He loved his new tractor.
We hope to see you guys at the celebration
Jon Reineke
Andrea Luck says
All of my childhood memories of Ade include fishing, boating and the shop. Every time I would pop in to see my dad at work, Ade would stop what he was doing to come say hello and ask how I was doing. Fishing and boating was something our families just did together. Whether it was Ade or my dad there always seemed to be a camera to capture the moment. The friendship my dad and Ade had spanned over 40 years. He will be missed. Knowing he had a good full life makes his passing a little easier.
Maureen and Jon, if there is ever anything you need, never hesitate to ask. All my love to both of you!
Jon Reineke says
Thank you, Look forward to seeing you at the celebration and sharing more stories 🙂 Jon
Greg Nelson says
So sorry to hear of Ayde’s passing. I started out as a young welder at PEC back in 1974. Ayde was lead welder and I learned so much from him. He was always willing to help and was very supportive and patient. It was was an honor to know and work with him.
Jon Reineke says
Greg,
Thank you for sharing, my Dad loved welding and working at PEC; I know he missed everyone there the last few years … we hope you are able to join us 12/9 for the celebration of life party.
Jon
Maureen Reineke says
Thanks for your kind words, Greg. Ayde always enjoyed a chance to visit the shop after retirement to see the guys he had worked with for so many years. Hope you can join us for Ayde’s celebration of life as he planned it himself.
Dave and Kari Dise says
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We haven’t seen you in years Jon. Again, so sorry to hear this.
Jon Reineke says
I hope if you have time you will join us for lunch on the 9th at unhinged pizza… would be Great to see you
Thank you for your thoughts,
Jonboy
Joanne Pohland says
I am so sorry for your loss. Ayde will be missed.