Edith Reinke

Edith Reinke, 99, of Jamestown, ND died Friday, March 7, 2003 at Hi-Acres Manor Nursing Home, Jamestown.

Edith Elhard was born July 7, 1903 the daughter of John and Mathilda (Schue) Elhard. Her mother died when she was young; therefore, was raised by Elizabeth and Jacob Schlenker on a farm near Alfred. She attended country school in the Alfred area. Edith married William H. Reinke on June 3, 1923 at a farm home near Alfred. They farmed in Cusator township, near Alfred, and raised two sons. They retired in 1970 and moved to Jamestown. William died September 19, 1972.

Edith enjoyed cooking and gardening.

She is survived by one son, Bill (Mildred) Reinke of Billings, MT; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Reinke of Jamestown, ND; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Clifford; one son in infancy; one grandson, Gary; one brother and two sisters.

Funeral Service: 2:00PM Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at the Eddy Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Opp officiating.

Visitation: Monday, March 10, 2003 from 1:00PM to 9:00PM at the Eddy Funeral Home.

Burial: Highland Home Cemetery - Jamestown.