Bruce Reinhart

Bruce Reinhart obituary

Bruce Reinhart

Bruce Reinhart Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 27, 2025.
Bruce Reinhart, age 82, of Lakeville, MN died peacefully on September 27, 2025. Bruce is preceded in death by wife Kathleen Manderscheid, parents Helen and Dick, brothers Tom and Dave, and first wife Barbara (née Kramer). He is survived by sister Lynda Fischer, daughters Jennifer Holm (Arik), Amy Jo (Tim) Hyde, Amanda (Jack) Pritchard, beloved grandchildren Louis, Reggie, Eli, Ethan, James, Patrick, Kate and many special nieces and nephews. Bruce was raised in Edina, Minnesota. He attended Benilde High School '61 and St. Thomas College '65, where he was an All-American quarterback. In the late '60s, Bruce served in Turkey with the US Army. Bruce worked in medical sales and later, as an administrator for both The Lakeville and Minneapolis United Soccer Clubs. A life-long golfer, Bruce landed his "retirement dream job" at Willingers Golf Course. He loved reading, Sudoku, cribbage, Scrabble, solitaire and cooking. Bruce and Kathy opened their home for countless gatherings filled with delicious food, warm laughter and endless games. They had legendary travel adventures with "card club" friends and family. Bruce and Kathy were Super Grandparents and never missed an opportunity to be with them. Bruce loved family vacations at Sugar Lake, sitting in the bleachers as a proud Papa and leading infamous game nights. Memorial mass Friday, October 3 at 11:30 am. Visitation one hour prior at 10:30 am. All Saints Catholic Church 19795 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN. Lunch reception to follow.

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