George Wendel Reichenbach D.D.S.

1930 - 2024

George Wendel Reichenbach, D.D.S.

September 5, 1930 - August 25, 2024

George Wendel Reichenbach, D.D.S., 93, of Lincoln passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 25, 2024. He was born September 5, 1930, in Lincoln to George W. and Mae Nettie (Moore) Reichenbach.

As a boy, he loved the great outdoors, baseball, his dogs, and summers on the farm with Henry and Emma Smith. He was especially close to his mother and paternal grandfather Fred Reichenbach. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947 and the University of Nebraska in 1951, then served in the US Army from 1951-1953. He married Patricia Maree Laflin in 1952 and recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. A graduate of UNL Dental School 1958, George was a longtime dentist in Lincoln and served as clinical instructor in the University of Nebraska Pedodontics Department, president of the Lincoln District Dental Association, and a clinical examiner for dental licensure.

He was an avid golfer, hunter, and sports fan. He was a member of Hillcrest Country Club for more than 50 years and served as a board member. He trained many hunting dogs and won numerous field trial awards with them. He was a season ticket holder for Nebraska sports teams and attended many high school and university sporting events. He engaged his children in many activities, including water skiing, snow skiing, competitive swimming, wrestling, baseball, golf, etc. His family was close to his brother Bob's family and the extended Laflin family

In retirement, he volunteered as TeamMates mentor and VA greeter and he loved to visit with people. George never lost his love of life or his sense of humor. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

His surviving family includes his wife, Patricia; children: Steve (Ellen) Reichenbach, Lincoln, Laurie (James) Gaspar, Vancouver, WA, and Richard (Donna) Reichenbach, Lincoln; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert, and grandson Patrick.

Memorial service followed by reception: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024, Grace Chapel, 1345 S. 16th St., Pastor Stu Kerns officiating. Private burial in Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials to TeamMates Mentoring.

Condolences online at Roperandsons.com.