Paul Brian Reller

Paul Brian Reller passed away at home on March 6, 2026, at the age of 67. A celebration of life to allow friends and family to gather in remembrance will be held at a future date. In lieu of donations, the family would like to suggest you honor Paul's memory by spending time outdoors and caring for your natural spaces.

Paul Reller was born on April 20, 1958 in Minneapolis to Ruth and Maury Reller. He was one of six children from their union. The family moved from the cities to Eagle Lake during his youth, where he spent much of his time in the water and enjoying nature. It was there that Paul met and married Margie Lehman. Although their relationship did not last, they raised two incredible daughters, Sara and Johanna, whom they loved deeply while building a home and working the land together.

Paul spent some time in healthcare providing hospice care to the community before turning to his passion for craftsmanship into building willow and cedar furniture. Paul dedicated his life to the restoration and stewardship of the oak savanna, often working with the DNR. His work was very hands-on, including digging out tree stumps by hand, clearing underbrush, and burns to care for the land; he collected prairie grass and flower seeds and sowed them by hand. Deer and birds were fed daily for 40 years. He spent the warmer months tending his vegetable gardens and growing pumpkins for the deer and sunflowers for the birds. Over the last 20 years Paul enjoyed the companionship and love of his partner Teri. She has been compassionate and steadfast, meeting him where he was at.

In addition to his children, Sara Reller and Johanna (Luis) Garcia, Paul is survived by his partner, Teri McCarthy; siblings: Carl Reller, Patricia Reller, Maurine Reller, and Kurt (Missy) Reller; grandchildren: Natalie and Andrew; step-mother, Lavonne Reller; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Maury; and sister, Janet Reller.