Fred Reincke Fred Reincke, age 96, passed away on June 24,

Fred Reincke Fred Reincke, age 96, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Fred was born on April 21, 1929, to Fred and Louise Reincke in Castalia, Iowa, as the youngest of seven children. As a child, he was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. Fred faithfully attended church all the days of His life. Fred was raised in Postville, Iowa. In 1949, after graduating high school, Fred joined the US Air Force. In 1950, Fred met his future bride, Mabel Sherwood, and they were married on October 3, 1951. They celebrated 69 years of married life together until Mabel's passing in April of 2021. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Pearl and Kenneth. Fred faithfully served his country for 20 years, working in Base Operations for the US Air Force. He was deployed to Japan, Thailand, and Korea, and was stationed in Washington, California, Missouri, and New Mexico. After he retired from the service, Fred worked as an accountant for Richard Distributing and H and R Block until he retired. Fred enjoyed gardening, reading his daily devotional, watching baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, and working diligently on both jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Fred also enjoyed card games, was known as a bit of a pool shark, and was an accomplished bowler. Fred, at 96, was still enjoying bowling twice a week with his family and friends. Fred is survived by his daughter, Pearl Jackson and husband, Rick of Albuquerque, NM; and son, Kenneth Reincke and wife, Susan of Castle Rock, CO. Fred is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and was expecting his first great-great-grandson this July. He also leaves behind many extended family members. Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; his parents; and all six of his siblings. A funeral service will be held for Fred on Monday, July 14, 2025, 4:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Lomas. A viewing will be open to friends at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow the service. A committal service will be held on Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM 87501. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at aspca.org, an organization Fred faithfully supported. Please visit our online guest book for Fred at www.FrenchFunerals.com.