Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for LaVern Reischl, age 92, who passed away Oct. 3, 2024, at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was Thursday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
LaVern was born March 6, 1932, in St. George Township to Rudolph and Marcella (Kowarsch) Ruhoff. She married Alfred H. Reischl May 1, 1952, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in St. Cloud. LaVern was a homemaker and lived in Sauk Rapids most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers and helped with the funeral lunches. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens. LaVern enjoyed sewing, embroidery, fishing, bingo, playing cards, trips to the casino, and spending time with her family and friends. She was outgoing, sassy and kind.
Survivors include her children, Bruce (Mary Ann) Reischl of Sauk Rapids, Nancy (Tom) Czech of Rice, Mary (Gary) Gohman of St. Cloud, Lori (Virgil) Euteneuer of St. Cloud, and Rita (Mike) Reikofski of Watkins; siblings, Janice Sears of Sauk Rapids, Ronald (Janet) Ruhoff of Sauk Rapids, Dennis (Mary) Ruhoff of Osakis, and Vickie (Bob) Winkelman of Elk River; brother-in-law, Al Brixius of Sauk Rapids; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred, on Dec. 22, 1990; and sisters, Arlene (Harold) Oltz and Sharon Brixius.
Thank you to The Good Shepherd Community and CentraCare Hospice for the wonderful care provided to LaVern.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
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