Kathy J. Reindl

Mrs. Kathy Jean (Luitink) Reindl, 76, of Cedarburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 06, 2022 in the loving arms of her husband of 55 years. Kathy was born on January 19, 1946 to the union of Ardith and Tom Luitink at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. Kathy was the youngest of 2 children. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and she will be dearly missed. Kathy was passionate about her family and simply adored her grandchildren. She was an AMAZING cook, a TALENTED artist who loved making holiday cards and sewed amazing clothes over her lifetime. Kathy accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was a member at St. John Lutheran Church for decades. After Kathy graduated from Custer High School in 1964, she went on to further her education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, WI. She was passionate about giving back to the community and would donate her time as an election worker, giving blood, volunteering at the church (i.e., making baptismal doves, church banners, singing in the choir) and, she also enjoyed spending time with her Retreat Club, Sisters in Christ and at her local YMCA where she was a “Silver Sneaker”. Kathy was united in Holy matrimony to Dale C. Reindl, on August 20, 1966, to this union 3 children were born, David (Carol), Steven (Latasha) and Matthew (Tina). Her cherished grandchildren, Vanessa, Jasmine (Nicholas), Joshua, Delaney, Hunter and Dalton, and several cousins, nieces and nephews and many long-time friends that she enjoyed spending time with. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Ardith and Tom Luitink and, her sister Karen Jane Baudhuin. Kathy will be desperately missed by all those that she’s left behind and touched in so many ways. Our hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. She was truly one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed. Visitation will be held Friday, March 11th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1193 Lakefield Rd., Grafton, WI with a celebration of life service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org), an organization Kathy felt strongly about.