Service Information
LeRoy J. Reinert, age 81, husband of Darlene, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
LeRoy Joseph Reinert was born on February 3, 1943, in Olivia, Minnesota. He was the son of Leo and Margaret (Manderscheid) Reinert. LeRoy was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island, Minnesota. He received his education and graduated from St. Mary's School in Bird Island.
LeRoy entered active military service in the United States Air Force on May 23, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during Peace Time. He served for two years with honor and dedication at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, and later received an Honorable Discharge on May 21, 1965, after two years in Anchorage, Alaska, and achieved the rank of Airman First Class.
On June 15, 1968, LeRoy was united in marriage to Darlene Safar at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Olivia, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Jill. LeRoy and Darlene made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota, where they cherished 55 years of marriage together.
LeRoy held various positions at 3M, retiring as a Lab Technician on June 1, 2002. LeRoy was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, as well as an active member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post #96 in Hutchinson.
LeRoy loved fishing, boating, and relaxing at the cabin. He also enjoyed shopping, traveling, and volunteering at Knights of Columbus events. Above all, LeRoy treasured spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
LeRoy passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 81 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Leroy is survived by his:
Wife, Darlene Reinert of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Jill Reinert of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandsons, Adam Wegscheid and his wife, Aimee of Mayer, MN,
Zachary Wegscheid of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Twin Sister, Leona Tobkin of Bagley, MN,
Millie Jewett of Hopkins, MN,
Michael Reinert of Norwich, CT,
Roger Reinert of The Villages, FL,
Steve Reinert of Buckeye, AZ,
Tom Reinert of Bird Island, MN,
Jean Athmann of Bird Island, MN,
Julie Hallquist of Hector, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
LeRoy is preceded in death by his Parents, Leo and Margaret Reinert.
Denise Roy says
Words cannot describe what my Uncle Leroy meant to me. His infectious smile and laugh could make any bad day happy. His passing will leave a big hole in my heart. My heart, hugs and love go out to Darlene, Jill, Adam, Zach and Aimee.
Rose Fonder says
What a wonderful guy Leroy was. RIP. My prayers to his family.
Aarron and Michelle Reinert says
LeRoy was an amazing Uncle. There are so many memories at LeRoy, Darlene and Jill’s house. Everyone who knew LeRoy knew his laugh and his dancing skills often on display at the Bird Island Ballroom. His was kind, caring, loving, and a man I looked up to and inspire to be more like. I will miss my uncle! Michelle and I will keep eveyone in our thoughts and prayers. He will always live on in our thoughts and memories
Marj & Nic Frieler & Family says
Darlene, sorry to hear of Leroy’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Kommes says
I am sorry to hear of LeRoy’s passing. He was always such a wonderful person and neighbor. So many memories of living next door him. Prayers for Darlene and family.
Erin and Matt Hoppe says
We are so very sorry for your loss. I remember him being such a kind man. I remember him biking on Hayden Avenue with your dog in his basket. Sending your family lots of love
Janet Beich Hall says
Darlene and Jill and family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of LeRoy. Thoughts, prayers, sympathies and hugs to you.
Janelle Neubauer says
Thinking of you, so sorry for your loss.
Denise Olsen says
Leroy was a good man, husband, dad and grandfather. Lots of memories of Leroy as I grew up with Jill. He did a wonderful job taking care of his family.
He now has peace.
Love to all of his family.
Diane Lind says
Sorry to hear about LeRoys passing. He was a wonderful friend
Scott Lind says
Leroy,
I grew up around you & even had the honor of working around you as a 3M temp employee. It eould be difficult to come up with someone more dedicated in love to his wife Darlene, and daughter Jill. Also service to others, which I eventually learned by being a Jaycee & Rotarian for about 30 years. Being grateful for what you have received would be my summary of you. My love!!