David A. Reece

Obituary

David Allan Reece was born on January 6, 1940, in Leaf River Township, Wadena, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Noreen (Attleson) Reece. David was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth in Wadena. He received his education in Wadena, and graduated with the Wadena High School class of 1958.

On October 27, 1962, David was united in marriage to Karla Deadrick in Wadena, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with five children, Robyn, Roxanne, Jill, Jason, and Cory. David and Karla moved from Wadena in 1965 and made their home in Hutchinson. David and Karla shared 27 years of marriage before Karla passed away on June 30, 1990. On July 27, 1996, he was united in marriage to Diane (Kuehne) Ahl at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. They shared 25 happy years of marriage.

David was employed at 3M in Hutchinson for 31 years before retiring in 1996. David was a very active member of Faith Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Hutchinson Elks Lodge #2427 and Gopher Campfire Conservation Club.

David enjoyed going on fishing trips, deer hunting, trap shooting, and bowling. More recently he found pleasure in playing cards, dice, completing sudoku puzzles, and being outside. David especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

David passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 81 years.

Blessed be his memory.

David is survived by his:
Wife, Diane Reece of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Robyn Reece Horobin of St. Louis Park, MN,
Roxanne Reece of Green Isle, MN,
Jill Albrecht of Hutchinson, MN,
Jason Reece and his wife, Julie of Golden Valley, MN,
Cory Reece and his wife, Cheryl of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Grace Laddusaw (Wesley), George Horobin, Jamie Zeiher (James), Jake Zeiher (Kaili), Jessica Bening (Brad), Aaron Albrecht, Hunter Reece, Cooper Reece, Wyatt Reece;
Great-Grandchildren, Shelby Stang and Dakota Zeiher, Myles and Huxton Zeiher, Ryeleigh, Ellie and Emma Bening;
Sisters, Donna Lundahl (Ralph),
Karen Erkenbrack,
Renee Murray (Jim);
Sister-in-law, Bernie Reece;
Many other relatives and friends.

David is preceded in death by his Parents, George and Noreen Reece; Wife, Karla Reece; Grandaughter, Addie Reece; Brothers, Charles Reece, Harlan Reece; Sister, Lois Nelson (Bill); Brother-in-law, Laverne Erkenbrack.