Ken passed away Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kenneth Otto Reiman was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Ceylon, Minn., the son of Otto and Margaret (Laue) Reiman. Ken attended Ceylon Public School and graduated from Ceylon High School in 1959.

On March 11, 1972, Ken was united in marriage to Jane Moore at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ceylon. This union was blessed with two sons, Brad and Todd.

On Oct. 1, 1990, Ken was united in marriage to Lynette Kuebler at Grace Lutheran Church. The couple resided in Fairmont and shared over 33 years.

Ken began working in construction at the Dunnell Lumber Yard where they did everything from cement work to carpentry. After the lumber yard closed, Ken started his own business called Kenneth Reiman Construction where he continued to utilize his construction and carpentry skills up until he passed away.

Ken was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont as well as being a member of the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36. He was a former member of the Minnesota Army National Guard for seven years and more recently was active with the Gideons, was a member of the Charter Commission and was a past member of the St. Lukes Care Center Board.

During his free time, Ken enjoyed walking he and Lynette’s dog, Yuki. He could often be found discussing the latest political issues with friends over a cup of coffee. Ken enjoyed going out to eat with Lynette after church, playing 500, or going on fishing trips up north with his brothers. He especially loved traveling to Florida for the winter and attending family gatherings.

Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lynette Reiman of Fairmont, Minn.; sons, Brad (Sarah) Reiman of Mankato, Minn. and Todd (Beth) Reiman of Minneapolis, Minn.; daughter, Lacey (Brett) Kietzer of North Mankato, Minn.; grandchildren, Josie, Lauren and Jordan Reiman, and Gabriel and Claire Kietzer; sisters, Diann (Dick) Groenewold and Janice Wegner; brothers, Marlin (Betty) Reiman, Leon (Lori) Reiman, Darrell (Cynthia) Reiman and Allen (Ronelva) Reiman; sisters-in-law, Melanie (Ron) Heiland and Rebecca Kuebler; brother-in-law, Brad (Denise) Kuebler; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Along with his parents, Otto and Margaret Reiman, Ken was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, John and Delores Kuebler; sister-in-law, Cynthia Contreas; and brother-in-law, Doug Wegner.

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