Virginia L. Reigle

Virginia Reigle of Running Water,SD departed her life on earth in Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton,SD. Sept. 22.

Relatives and friends joined the immediate family at Ashburn Funeral Home in Plainview,NE on Sept. 25, 2012 for evening visitation and condolences. Morning Visitation was held prior to funeral services at Emmanuel Reform Church, Springfield, SD on Sept. 26, 2012 at 10:30am with Pastor John McNeill officiating, with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery in Plainview next to her beloved mother Mary Bishop who proceeded her only child in death.

Survived by husband, Virgil Reigle; daughter, Kathlyn Reigle; son Tomas Reigle; granddaughter, Jessica Mullins; and her husband, Matt Mullins.

Virginia was born near Plainview. She and her mother soon moved into Plainview, where they remained together until she graduated from Plainview High School.

Virginia earned her Teachers Certificate at Wayne State Teachers College and began to teach elementary school in the Plainview area.

Virgil became an important part of Virginia’s life at that time, and they married on August 15,1948. The young couple chose Virgil’s hometown Brunswick,NE as their home for the next 30years, where they built their family and business.

Virginia enriched her life further during those years. She earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in education with Magna Cum Laude honors from Wayne State Teachers College.

Virginia & Virgil also began creating a new home in Running Water, SD. This residence became a permanent home from the mid 80’s until her passing.

Virginia devoted her skills and time to the community. She was active in the churches she attended; Friends Church, Plainview,NE, Community Church, Brunswick,NE and Emmanuel Reform in Springfield,SD. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, 4-H, Hwy 37 Assoc.SD., Springfield Historical Society and numerous other causes.

Virginia will be most remembered for her act of kindness and service to individuals, including family, friends and strangers alike.

We, the immediate family have received countless expressions of support from those of you Virginia encountered on her life’s journey, and we are grateful.

Memorial for Virginia Reigle will be distributed to her chosen charities:
American Diabetes Research Foundation
Charles Swindoll Ministries
Salvation Army
Gideon Bible Ministries