Allan Reinke

Allan “Al” Reinke, age 55, died at home in Morristown, Minnesota on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls with a Prayer Service at 1:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the American Legion in Morristown, Minnesota from 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM.

Allan Henry Reinke was born on October 21, 1969, in Granite Falls, Minnesota the son of Gerald and Darlene (Erickson) Reinke. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Al attended school in Renville-Sacred Heart graduating in 1988. He furthered his education at MN West Technical College obtaining a degree in Machining.

Al met the love of his life, Lorri Rasmussen on a blind date arranged by mutual friends. They were married in Las Vegas on December 3, 2005. He worked for Par Piping in Granite Falls for 4 years and then started working for McNeilus Truck in Dodge Center, where he has worked for the last 26 years.

Al loved going Harley riding with his friends and family. He loved all types of hunting, but deer hunting was his favorite and considered a “holiday.” Al also loved all types of fishing, especially on the “high bank” on the river at the family farm. He loved camping with family and friends on the river and elsewhere. Watching drag racing was also a passion of Al’s. In fact, another “holiday” was an annual trip to BIR, in Brainerd, for the NHRA Nationals, where the couple camped with friends and family. Anyone who knew Al, knows he was all about socializing with family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers. Wherever Al went, he met new friends. Many of us would often ask “where’s Waldo now?” Al was an avid fan of the Minnesota Wild and Vikings. Neighbors could definitely hear him cheering… and cussing out his teams.

Music was Al’s jam, and together with Lorri they enjoyed going to concerts. Al would often play “what’s that song/artist” with family and friends. He had a love/hate relationship with Amazon’s Alexa. 

Al was larger than life and they broke the mold when they made him. He will be missed by all who crossed his path.

Al is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lorri Reinke of Morristown; mother, Darlene Reinke of Sacred Heart; siblings, Teresa Quintal of Sacred Heart, Mark Reinke of Sacred Heart, Pam Reinke (David Zetah) of Clara City; mother-in-law, Gloria Rasmussen of Morristown; sister-in-law, Gerri (Dean) Hanson of Colorado Springs, CO; brother-in-law, Darren Rasmussen of Northfield; many very loved nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews, one great great nephew and another on the way; as well as cousins, other relatives and friends.

Al is preceded in death by his father, Gerald; father-in-law, Lowell Rasmussen; paternal and maternal grandparents, uncles, Roger Reinke, Harold Reinke and several cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to your local hospice organization.