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Published January 18, 2010, 12:00 AM

James D. Reineke

James D. Reineke, age 79, resident of Michigan, ND, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center in Lakota, ND.

James D. Reineke

James D. Reineke, age 79, resident of Michigan, ND, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center in Lakota, ND.

James Donald Reineke was born October 30, 1930 on his parents’ farm near Michigan, the son of John Sr. and Emma (Holtz) Reineke. He attended school in Michigan then began farming with his parents until the middle 1960’s.

Jim married Alice J. Severson on October 25, 1958 in Michigan. He worked for Farmers Union Oil Co. for 9 years there. In 1976 Jim began working as the custodian and bus driver for the Michigan & Dakota Prairie schools. Alice died June 7, 1999. Jim retired in 2005 but continued driving the bus. He is a past member of the Michigan Fire Department and Michigan Ambulance Service. He enjoyed working with his Ford tractor; with it he plowed snow and tilled gardens for residents of Michigan. He moved to the Good Samaritan Center on May 22, 2009.

Jim will be sorely missed by his 5 children, Nick (Tracy) Reineke of Thompson, Terri (Mark) Ferry of Thompson, Dan Reineke of Michigan, David Reineke of Michigan, and Mary (Mike) Sundberg of Thompson; 12 grandchildren; 5 sisters, Tracy Miller & Jo Hankel, both of Minneapolis, MN, Mary Anderson & Marge Berdahl, both of the Lakota Good Samaritan Center, and Patty (Don) Buzzell of St. Cloud, MN; and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice; 2 brothers, John Jr. & William Sr.; 2 sisters, Agnes Ryba & Helen Floren; an infant brother & an infant sister.

The Funeral Mass for Jim will be held at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church of Michigan on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be in the spring at the Michigan Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota on Wednesday, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the Church on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

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jane s.
Huntsville, AL     02/17/2010 10:03 AM

Nick,Theresa,Danny,David and Mary My condolences to your family for the loss of your Dad. Jim was a GREAT person! From a neighbor as kids to school custodian he and Alice were such great people. I feel deeply for you loss. Jane Berdahl Schneider

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larry s.
01/28/2010 9:53 AM

I just recently learned of the death of Jim. I am so sorry for your loss, he was a great man and a great neighbor. When he took over the farm he was young an full of fun. During the 50's he would come to our farm and help Dad, Joe Senger, out whenever Dad would call. He had that Ford Ferguson on the go constantly. He was one of my favorites. Larry Senger Bemidji, Mn

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Jennifer A.
01/22/2010 3:08 PM

Jim was such a wonderful man! He was so much fun as our bus driver, always greeting us with a smile and often with a song! We loved seeing him throughout the day at work at the school. Many people commented on how immaculately the school was kept because of his and Alice's hard work. My deepest sympathies go out to you... may you hold his memory dear in your heart always. Jennifer Ellertson Aamodt

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