Lyland Reich

Name: Visitation
Start: 12/17/2013 05:00 PM
End: 12/17/2013 07:00 PM
Location: Zniewski Funeral Home

May 13, 1916 — December 13, 2013

Lyland Edward-Otto Reich was born May 13, 1916, the son of William and Amanda (Boese) Reich. He was born and raised on the family farm in Marysland Township, Swift County. Lyland was baptized on June 16, 1916 and was confirmed on July 13, 1930, both at St. John's Lutheran Church, Moyer Township. In 1930 he graduated from country school in the 8th grade. Lyland farmed his entire life and was still driving tractor when he was 93 years old. On April 16, 1950 Lyland was united in marriage to Margaret Grothe at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Danvers. This union was blessed with seven children: Carol, Clarice, Violet, Vivian, Milton, Marvin, and Mary. He was very active in church as choir director, Sunday School teacher, Luther League, and Christmas Program Director. Lyland began a 63 year tenure as the church organist in 1941. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His favorite pastime was to sing with his family and watch them play games. Lyland's faith was very important to him and he wanted everyone to know Jesus as their Savior. Lyland was called home to the Lord on December 13, 2013 at Appleton Area Health Services -Nursing Home. He had attained 97 years and 7 months of age. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Benson; children: Carol (Dave) Runke of Willmar, Clarice (Randy) Novak of Willmar, Violet (Robin) Baerwaldt of Big Stone City, SD, Vivian (Doug) Clark of Benson, Milton Reich of Holloway, Marvin Reich of Willmar, and Mary (Greg) Tensen of Brooten; grandchildren: Matthew (Alicia) Runke, Doug (Margaret) Runke, Nathan and Alissa Runke, Amanda (Nathan) Hansen, Beth Novak, Marissa and Megan Baerwaldt, Chad and Josh Clark, Ben, Jacob, and Cassandra Tensen; step-grandchild, Les (Rosie) Baerwaldt; great-grandchildren: Madison and Ellie Runke, Nolan and Avery Runke, Morgan and baby-to-be Hansen; step-great-grandchildren: Amberlee and Evan Baerwaldt; sisters: Herlanda Koosmann of Owatonna, Ruby (Merlin) Schulz of Holloway; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Lyland is preceded in death by his parents, William and Amanda Reich; brother-in-law, Christ Koosmann. Blessed be the memory of Lyland Edward-Otto Reich.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Zniewski Funeral Home -Benson

505 13th Street North, Benson, MN 56215

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

St. John's Lutheran Church, Moyer Township

1490 10th Street Southwest, Holloway, MN 56249

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

St. John's Lutheran Church, Moyer Twp

1490 10th Street Southwest, Holloway, MN 56249

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Lyland Reich

May 13, 1916 — December 13, 2013

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