July 2, 1926 - March 16, 2019
Earl Reno, age 92, of Richfield. The "Friend of God", Earl Reno was born in Pattonsburg, Missouri on July 2, 1926, along with his twin sister Merle, who lived for six days. Earl attended the small elementary school in Altamont, Missouri. Earl enjoyed his life shared with his brothers and sisters, in his Missouri childhood. Upon his graduation from school, he served his country as a PFC in the United States Army and was stationed in; Kansas, San Francisco, Manilla, Philippines and Abilene, TX. Earl was a WWII Veteran. Before his military service, he had not traveled more than 10 miles from his home. Earl married Maxine Hacker on May 8, 1947 and shared his love and time with their two daughters, Annette and Jill. After Earl's military service, he worked as an Assembly Group Leader, for his entire career with Honeywell. After his retirement, Earl was very active with his church, giving many hours per week, helping in many different areas of ministry within Celebration Church. Earl was a husband, father, grandfather and uncle to his family. Earl loved his many nieces and nephews, along with automobiles (Cadillacs) and good food,..including anything chocolate! Earl left this world behind on Saturday, March 16, 2019 and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, moving into his new (mansion) home in heaven. He lived 76 years as a follower and servant, for his best friend Jesus.
Please join Earl's extended family and friends, for his "Celebration of Life Service".
Memorials to Celebration Church.
Visitation
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Celebration Church
16655 Kenyon Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
11:00 AM
Celebration Church
16655 Kenyon Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Officiants: Rev. Carl Lindelien & and Rev. Dan Olson
Interment
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
1:45 PM
Ft Snelling National Cemetery
7601 - 34th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
How sad to hear this. I remember ‘Perky’ Earl from when I was a little girl. He was so full of excitement for the Lord and it was such a thrill as a child to watch him worship. I have thought of him so often through the years and invited him to reunions but he didn’t attend. Even though I haven’t seen him in years he has always been in my heart and thoughts. I will look forward to seeing him worship again some day in Heaven :)
Sorry to hear about Uncle Earl! I was able to talk to him at Christmas and we talked about old times. I hadn’t seen him for years, but he was always in my thoughts. I will look forward to seeing him in Heaven!
I’m sorry to hear about my dear “Uncle Perky…he’s been on my mind for the last several months and now I understand. My brother, Lyle, and I grew up in the same apartment building as Uncle Perky. I thought for years that he really was my “real” uncle! He always refereed all of us kids who lived there and he was always so loving and kind. He told me one day that Lyle and I could unlock his apartment (he showed us where he kept his key.) and watch Axel and his dog on TV as well as Casey Jones. Both of these shows had wonderful cartoons and we always came home from school every day to have our lunch and enjoy the cartoons. Yes, we always cleaned up afterwards! Uncle Perky was always so loving and kind! I think he really missed his own two daughters who lived quite a distance away. Years and years later, my husband and I built a new home just few miles from Uncle Perky’s church, Celebration, and we got to see him at church occasionally. What a wonderful person he was. Praise God he is now with the Lord! Uncle Perky, you and Lyle will see each other all the time now!