& Great-Grandmother
Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2014 at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove, MN. She was born on November 12, 1923 to William and Wynie (Cervin) Reiners in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by Ken, her husband of nearly 65 years and son Kraig. Survived by three sons, Gary (Kris) of La Crosse, WI; Ron (Brenda) of Burlington, IA and Rich (Laurie) of Woodbury, MN. Also survived by ten grandchildren: Nicki (Chad) Williams, Torre Kastner, Erik Kastner, Ami (Michael) Sansone, Michael (Hilary) Kastner, Becky (Nate) Titus, Shelley (Tom) Kotarski, Justin (Emily) Nelson, Brandon Nelson, Sam Kastner and eight great-grandchildren, Baylee, Hayley, A.J., Max, Luke, Gracie, Zander, Drake. Betty and Ken were married in 1945 in Minneapolis. Throughout the years they lived in several citiies including Iowa City, IA; La Crosse, WI; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and Sheboygan, WI. Initially, they retired in 1983 to Sand Lake near Hayward, Wisconsin, then moved back to La Crosse in 1996. On each leg of their journey they made many life long friends. Betty loved to volunteer and serve others and she was especially proud of her more than 1,000 hours volunteering in the Pediatric Oncology Department at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She was also active in her church and various other organizations. Memorial service to be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4141 Mormon Coulee Road in La Crosse, WI on Monday, September 29 at 11:00 am. Visitation one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be donated to Gundersen Medical Foundation; 1900 South Avenue; La Crosse, WI 54601.
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