Fay E. Reuter

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Reuter, Fay E. Heaven may be just a little cleaner today! Fay Elaine Reuter (nee Kinnee) died peace- fully in her sleep on Friday, November 23, joining her beloved husband, Chuck Reuter, after a frustrating struggle with dementia. Fay was born on February 10, 1929, in Superior, Wisconsin. Ever after, she was pleased to note that this made her "a Superior person". Fay met Chuck Reuter, the love of her life, when they were both in junior high school. Chuck declared his love for Fay by using his paper route money to buy her a necklace, which he presented to her before running away in embarrassment. They dated throughout high school, meeting frequently at the local roller skating rink, where they dazzled with their intricate moves. They married in August of 1948. They soon moved to the Twin Cities to join Chuck's brother, Ed, who had established Reuter, Inc. Fay took great pride in being an efficient executive assistant at Northern Propane Gas. In 1972, Chuck and Fay boldly struck out to start their own company, Chuck's Grinding, Inc. While Fay continued to work full time at Northern Propane, she also worked evenings and weekends, keeping the books for Chuck's Grinding. As the company grew and prospered, Fay was eventually able to work full time at Chuck's Grinding. She retired in 2013 at the age of 84. Fay and Chuck were very active in volunteering at their church, Holy Family, and with the Knights of Columbus. Fay was a dynamo of energy and commitment. Everyone knew her as the ultimate organizer, planning and executing family parties, fundraisers, and events. Chuck passed away in 1996. Fay continued on courageously, loving her growing family. Fay was diagnosed with dementia in December of 2017. Her difficulties eventually resulted in a move to the memory care unit at The Glenn Hopkins. Although she found the lack of control over her environment frustrating, the staff who worked with Fay found her to be a "firecracker" who was quick- witted with a twinkle in her eye. Fay's family thanks the staff at The Glenn Hopkins and the Park Nicollet Hospice staff who treated Fay with kindness, respect, and generosity. Fay is survived by her children, their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Mike and Candy Reuter, Jill Reuter and Nick Ebnet, and Brett Reuter; Nancy and Jim Kodadek, Ben and Sarah Kodadek, and Madeline Fay Kodadek, Jesse and Ramey Kodadek, Evan Kodadek, and Olin Kodadek; Jeanne and Mark Bloomquist, Dana Bloomquist and Sille Lindeberg, Ted Bloomquist, and Marty Bloomquist. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Marge Reuter, of New Hyde Park, NY and many loving nieces and nephews. Fay's former next-door neighbor and long-time friend, Joann Martin, was Fay's staunch supporter for over 50 years and brought levity and joy to Fay, especially in the last few months. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 7 from 4-7 p.m. A Memorial Service in celebration of Fay's life will be held on Saturday, December 8 at 10 a.m. Services will be held at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel 3960 Wooddale Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. 55416. No flowers, please. Memorials preferred to the Park Nicollet Foundation or to the charity of your choice. GEARTY-DELMORE 952-926-1615 gearty-delmore.com

Published on December 2, 2018