Rueben Kinzler, age 98 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Bickford Cottage. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Clinton Lawn Cemetery.
Rueben was born in Gackle, North Dakota on February 12, 1925, the son of John and Lydia (Kleingardner) Kinzler. He married Viola Munsch on June 26, 1949 in Gackle. Viola passed away on November 12, 2017. He farmed in North Dakota and upon moving to Clinton was employed at A.D.M., retiring in 1987. Following his retirement he drove for McEleney Motors. He was a member of First Congregational Church. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, listening to polka music, yardwork, walking, taking road trips, and coffee with his buddies at Hardees.
Rueben is survived by a son Darrell (Kathleen) Kinzler of San Antonio, TX; a grandson David Kinzler of Portland, OR, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Viola; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Online condolences may be left at www.papewfh.com.
So sorry to hear of Reuben’s passing. He was a neighbor of my mom (Connie) at Sarah Harding and showed such concern about her when she got sick. Loved to talk to him when we would visit her and hear his stories about farming and his little garden he had at SH. Such a nice man and he will be missed by all.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE KINZLER FAMILY AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER REUBEN WHEN HE CAME DOWN FOR SUPPER.
Reuben, was a wonderful neighbor at Sarah Harding, he loved to garden in our standing plan boxes, his tomatoes are doing great, this year. He will be missed very much. Rest In Peace with your lovely wife. I’m sorry I will have to pass on Funeral as somehow I developed COVID-19 and will still be under quarantine.