Kenny Reinkemeyer, 74, Linn, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was born April 12, 1949, to the late Henry and Carrie (Maasen) Reinkemeyer in Jefferson City.
He was a 1967 graduate of Linn High School and graduated from Lincoln University in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Kenny was united in marriage to Kathy Dingley Aug. 7, 1971, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn.
He worked as a butcher starting at U-SAV Market in Linn and then various other grocery stores in the area until retiring in 2014.
Kenny attended St. George Catholic Church in Linn.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors either doing lawn work or barbequing. Kenny also loved to watch all types of sporting events from basketball to baseball to football, but especially the St. Louis Cardinals and fastpitch softball. Playing cards and spending time with his family and friends was a favorite past time of his and he was very involved with his children’s sporting events being the first coach in the PAL’s girls basketball league at St. George. Kenny also enjoyed playing catcher for his daughter while she practiced her fast pitch and taking several balls to the shins. He loved shooting hoops with his son and coaching his baseball teams.
Kenny was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Carrie; and sisters, Freda Weber and Dorothy Kliethermes.
He is survived by spouse of 52 years, Kathy; children, Chad Reinkemeyer of Waukesha, Wis. and Dara Reinkemeyer of Linn; granddaughter, Emma Reinkemeyer; brother, Harvey Reinkemeyer and wife Susie of St. Louis; sister, Rita Rackers of Taos; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by the funeral services at 11 a.m., at Morton Chapel in Linn with Deacon Bob Schowengerdt officiating.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. George Catholic School.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
