Judy Dawn Reinke

Judy D. Reinke, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Brownsdale, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Cedars of Austin. Judy Dawn George was born on May 13, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Sylvan and Ruth (Runtzel) George. She graduated from Charles City High School. After graduation, she attended Mankato State University, studying Business Accounting. She worked for 40 years in transportation at Hormel. On July 9, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Albert Carl Reinke in Charles City, Iowa. Together they lived at their farm home all their married lives. Judy was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Brownsdale. She enjoyed cross stitching, puzzles, and traveling.

Judy is survived by her son, Jeff (Vanessa) Reinke of Brownsdale; daughter, Susan (Scott Behne) Freese of Blooming Prairie; grandchildren, Nicholas (Cirley Ramirez) Freese, Joshua Freese, Levi Reinke, Alex (Amanda) Gullickson, Kiele (Caleb) Mackey, Ryan Gullickson, and Logan (Brianna) Adams; great-grandchildren, Keaton, Iris, Braelynn, Violette, Scarlette, and Alejandra; brothers, Dennis (Joy) George and William (Sally) George. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert in 2006; son, Daniel Reinke; and great-granddaughter, Liliana Gullickson.

A special thank you to Arri, the caring staff at the Cedars, and Mayo Clinic Hospice.

The funeral service for Judy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Pallbearers will be Dennis George, William George, Alex Gullickson, Nicholas Freese, Logan Adams, and Kurt George. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Freese and Levi Reinke. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.