Wainlie "Joan" Reints

Wainlie “Joan” Reints, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 28, 2016.

She was born December 19, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Wayne and Rubye Sowers. She enjoyed boating and picnicking and spending time with her family and friends at family gatherings. She was always taking care of others. She loved singing and was part of two popular trios, back in the day. She excelled at softball in her younger years and her team won National Softball Championships.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Reints; son, Randy; and her sisters, Barbara, Aleta, Patty, and Ginny. She is survived by her sons, Eric Reints of Des Moines and William Reints of Virginia Beach, VA; daughter, Laurie Reints of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Toni (Paul) Groomes-Bernholtz of Des Moines, Vicki (Bob) Godar of Maple Grove, MN, and Dixie (Gary) Sowers-Buecksler of Plymouth, MN; and brother, Wayne Sowers of Maple Grove, MN.

There will be a visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, followed by cremation. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, IA at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to her sister, Toni, in Joan’s memory.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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