Edward Reinmuth was born March 25, 1927 at the home of his parents Louis, Sr. and Florence (Stoll) Reinmuth in rural Howard Lake, Minnesota. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake he was baptized on May 1, 1927 by Pastor C.G. Seltz and confirmed in his faith on March 25, 1941 by Pastor E.N. Seltz.
Edward and Rosalynde Nelson began their married life together on August 29, 1948. This marriage was blessed with two children.
They lived in Howard Lake with Ed being employed by Bullert Construction of Glencoe. He then began his career as the road maintenance and heavy equipment operator for Middleville Township. Over the years he rebuilt and maintained the township roads as well as clearing land for farmers to expand their fields. His skills and dedication benefitted the residents of the township. For a time he also owned and operated the Howard Lake Laundromat.
Ed was active in his church and community. He served on various boards at St. James Lutheran Church and School, taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir for many years. In the community he served on the Howard Lake Fire Department, as a Scout Master and for many years sang with the Litchfield Male Chorus.
Fishing and hunting were favorite activities but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Louis, Sr. and Florence Reinmuth; and wife Rosalynde.
Edward is survived by his daughter Diane (Paul) Kobernusz; son Ron Reinmuth; three grandsons Jeffery (Dana) Kobernusz, Kelly (Raeanna) Kobernusz, Terry Kobernusz (special friend Julie); nine great-grandchildren; brother Louis, Jr. (Phyllis) Reinmuth; sisters Donna (Harold) Renollet and Mary Ann (Jerry) Linser; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers are Jeffery Kobernusz, Kelly Kobernusz Terry Kobernusz, Debbie Kueche, Joni McDowel and Robert Linser. Honorary Bearers are his great-grandchildren Ashley, Zach, Emma, Elizabeth, Noah, Micah, Gadise, Jonah and Riley.
Officiating at the celebration of his life is Reverend Mark Loder. Nancy Butterfass is serving as pianist with special music by the Litchfield Male Chorus. Interment at the Howard Lake Cemetery.
A funeral service held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. James Lutheran School in Howard Lake. A time of gathering held on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 4-7 PM with 6:30 PM prayer at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake and continued 1 hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.