Harold Dennis Reiland

life story

Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Lucy (Haus) Reiland, and brothers LaMoine and James. He is survived by his children: Barry (Julie), Sue (Jeff) Grosslein, Mark (Karen); and 5 grandchildren: Sam, Rebekah, Zach, Abby, Alex; brother Dennis (Linda) and sister Diane.

Harold Reiland, age 89 passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023.

Harold was born in Wahpaton, ND to Lucy (Haus) and Bernard Reiland on August 9, 1933.

He grew up on a farm in Mantador, ND. Completed school thru the 8th grade. He served in the Army for 2 years during the Korean War. He was stationed on the East Coast. He would always say how "lucky" he was to have been able to stay Stateside. He had a "lucky" side to him. That's why he loved to go to the casino and do the daily scratch off tickets. He had many recorded winnings! One time when he was a kid out plowing the field, he lost his wallet, then the next year he found it with everything still in it. He loved to tell that story.

He worked at Whirlpool Corp. in St. Paul for 30 years until they moved out of state and then finished out his career in the Maintenance Department at United Hospital, then retired after 12 years. He was also a handyman on the side for many years offering his service to many elderly folk. Everyone always had something nice to say about him and his work. He took pride in doing a good job! He had a kind heart, helping many people over the years.

He enjoyed life way into his 80's; going to dances, casinos, traveling and gardening. He enjoyed having beautiful flowers all around the front of his house. All of the neighbors would enjoy walking by and stopping to chat with him. He had such charm and charisma and was always a pleasure to be around. During his travels he would almost always run into someone he knew or some cousin that he had never met before.

In his younger years he and his family, (Carol, Barry, Sue, Mark) enjoyed boating, water skiing, snowmobiling, camping, fishing and good times on the river and then later in the pool, that he put in himself.

He had a wonderful relationship with his younger sister, Diane and brother Jim, who he talked with daily.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

memorial service

Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450, USA

Interment service to be held at a later date. Details to follow.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services