NEW ULM– John Leo Reinarts, 83 of New Ulm died peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Father Mark Steffl will celebrate the Mass, and ennichement will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery Columbarium. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Monday at the Cathedral prior to the Mass. The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

John is survived by his wife, Yvonne “Porky” Reinarts of New Ulm; his daughter, Michelle “Shelly” Thomas of New Ulm; his sons, Troy Reinarts of New Ulm, Brent (Julie) Reinarts of New Ulm; his grandchildren, Dustin Thomas of Lake Crystal, Amber Wicke of Jordan, Jordan Reinarts of New Ulm, Drew (Allison) Reinarts of Sleepy Eye, Austin Reinarts of Mille Lacs, and Mason Reinarts of Mille Lacs; his 6 great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Edmunds of LaQuinta, California; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo, and Rose Reinarts; his in-laws, Leonard, and Roseal Helget; and his son, Justin Reinarts.

The full obituary will follow in Friday’s edition of The Journal.

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