Reinikainen – Richard H.

Passed from this earth on September 2, 024.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Susan Marie Reinikainen (nee McNamara),

sons Michael (Melissa) and Patrick (Kizia) Reinikainen, four grandchildren, and Richard’s siblings

Diana (Don) Redetzke, Gary (Fay) Reinikainen, Ronda (the late Leonard) Wehrman, Judy (Greg) Gisvold, Melissa (Ken) Darr and Susan’s loving sisters of the McNamara family and their spouses.

Richard was born in Wakefield, Michigan on April 6, 1955 to Maxine and Veikko Reinikainen.

He grew up in Marshfield, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. After working as a sales manager in the food industry, traveling                        the country, he spent his retirement in Buffalo, NY with his wife. Rich was known for his larger-than-life sense of humor, charm, welcoming nature, and dedication to the Green Bay Packers football organization. He loved to cook for others and regularly delivered homemade soup to his neighbors wherever he lived. The Reinikainen family is planning a private celebration of Richard’s life where his favorite band, Steely Dan, will be played.