Jerry D. Reich, Sr.

Jerry Reich, Sr, age 86, of Randolph, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Cannon Falls.

Jerry Dean Reich Sr. was born on June 26, 1938, in Elma, IA, the son of Paul and Della (Nelson) Reich. He grew up in Iowa and attended McIntire High School. Following high school Jerry went to work for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, a career he had for almost 44 years. On January 17, 1958, Jerry was married to Delores Ackerman in Dubuque, IA. They moved with their young family to Randolph, where they have lived for the past 66 years. Jerry enjoyed outdoor activities: hunting, trapping, and fishing. He and Delores had a camper on Mille Lacs Lake and enjoyed spending weekends there.

Survivors include his wife Delores, children Doug Reich, Wayne Reich, Dean Reich, and Brian (Vicki) Reich; granddaughters Angie (Mike) Meier and Tonya (Nathan) Craig; great-grandchildren Dylan Craig, Lilly Meier, Tyler Craig, and Owen Craig; sister Diane (Mark) Knutson, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donnie and Kenny Reich, and sister-in-law Rose Reich.

There will be a visitation from 4-7:00 pm, Friday, November 8, at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN 55009.