Edward Reiner

Edward Reiner was born on July 8, 1932, on his family's farm in Brown County, Minnesota. His parents were Frank and Ernestine (Sturm) Reiner who had six children, of whom 2 are living. Ed went to a country school in Springfield then went to work full time on the farm. Ed's friends arranged a blind date with Marjorie Sellner. On a lazy, sunny Sunday afternoon Ed and Marjorie took his .22 caliber rifle and they went gopher hunting together. Ed and Marj were married on October 8, 1952, in Saint Mary's Church in Sleepy Eye, MN. In 1956 Ed and Marjorie purchased their own farm, which Ed farmed on his own for nine years. He went to work for Monsanto, managing fertilizer plants in Madelia and Sleepy Eye, and earning many awards for sales and management. In 1975 he was asked to manage the elevator for Farmers Elevator Company in Sleepy Eye, which he did for five years. Eventually he bought a feed and farm supply store in Springfield, owning it for fifteen years, retiring in 1995. In addition, he served on the Morgan school board for three years and with the Morgan Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years. He was a longtime member of the Lions International and Sons of the American Legion. He always liked to go to the lakes to fish and was an avid golfer. Ed and Marjorie enjoyed wintering in Arizona for several years. They were very active in the Catholic Church. Ed stayed active helping Mike farm and growing a huge garden, giving most of the vegetables to the family and community. He was passionate about his gardening and enjoyed walking, playing cards, socializing and especially family. Ed was an active member of the Redwood Cattlemen's Association holding several offices. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus having held several offices within the organization. One of his fondest memories is helping at fund raisers and making them successful. Ed and Marge have celebrated 58 years of marriage and their greatest joy was their children and grandchildren, sharing time with them and seeing them grow. Ed and Marjorie's children include - Michael and Denise Reiner of Springfield and their children - Andrew, Carolyn, Julia and Anna Grace; Daniel and Beverly Reiner of Casper, WY and their children- Brandon, Ashley and Aly; Jim and Melanie Reiner of Vinton, IA and their children - Elizabeth, Patrick, Charlette and Megan; Jeanne and Lynn Strate of Bemidji, MN and their children - Hannah, Michaela, Liza and Jacob; and Laurie and David Hughes of New Prague, MN and their children - Collin, Clara and Emma. Ed is also survived by his brother - Albert Reiner of Sanborn and sister - Lorraine and husband Bill Lueck of Excelsior; brother-in-law Mel Pelzel of Sleepy Eye. He is preceded in death by granddaughter - Lydia Marie; brothers - Alfred and Richard and sister - Marcella Pelzel.