In Loving Memory
Edward "Ed" Reinders
October 16, 1942 – February 1, 2020

VISITATION
Saturday, February 8, 2020
9:30 - 10:30 A.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, February 8, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Tom Summerfield

INURNMENT
Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa

Edward Lee Reinders was born on October 16, 1942 in Emmetsburg, IA and lived in Ruthven, IA until 1992 when he moved to Arnolds Park, IA.

After graduating from Ruthven High School in 1961, he joined the US Army where he was stationed primarily in Germany. Following his Army service in 1965, Edward returned home to Ruthven and joined his father (Edwin) in the family's farm equipment business.

Edward, and his brother Allan sold the family business in 1994 and Edward earned his bachelor's degree from Buena Vista University.

Edward began teaching Powersports Technology at SW Minnesota Technical College in Jackson, MN and remained until his retirement in 2010.

In 2013, Edward moved to Houlton, WI and most recently to Bargersville, IN to be near his family.

Edward was a lifelong motorcycle, snowmobile, boat, and car enthusiast. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching his family and his students everything he knew about his hobbies.

Edward was a devoted member of the Risen Lord Lutheran Church in Bargersville, WI.

Edward passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Annabelle Reinders. He is survived by his children, Edward Reinders Jr. (Amy) of Frankfort, IL, and Christina McKay (Justin) of Bargersville, IN; five grandchildren, Isabel, Gwendolyn, and Jameson McKay, and Jacob and Amelia Reinders; brother Allan Reinders of Estherville, IA, and sister Becky Weers (Daryl) of Fergus Falls, MN; stepson, Bradley Meyer of Okoboji, IA; three nephews, Brent Reinders of Colleyville, TX, Todd Reinders of Polk City, IA, and Tony Weers of Neola, IA.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home