STOUGHTON - Donald J. Reineke, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1944, in Madison, Wis., the son of Paul and Marian (Warne) Reineke.

Donald was a graduate of Madison East High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in psychology at UW-Madison. On August 17, 1968, he married Nancy Daley. Donald worked at the Mendota Mental Health Institute, then at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, then finished up his career as a supervisor at Central Wisconsin Center in Madison, retiring in 1999.

Donald took pride in his collection of wooden duck decoys. He enjoyed canoeing and bike riding, and looked forward to the many trips he and Nancy took to Door County. He also enjoyed working in his yard, reading, going to movies and simply spending time with his family.

When he and Nancy became day care providers for their grandson, they would go on mini-trips and find something to look forward to every day.

Donald is survived by his son, Benjamin (Amie) Reineke; grandsons, Henry Reineke and Owen Reineke; sisters-in-law, Shirley and Evelyn Daley; good friends, Randy, Girard and Susan; as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; and his brother, David Reineke.

A celebration of life will be held at American Legion Post No. 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590

Donald Reineke

March 28, 1944 - February 04, 2025

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