Albinus (Al) Reis

Albinus “Al” Reis, 93, Bismarck, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at a local nursing home with his loving wife at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm Tuesday, April 23, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave., Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday, April 22, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 East Divide Ave., Bismarck, where a rosary/vigil service will begin at 7:00 pm.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.

Al was born in Napoleon, ND, on December 4, 1925, to John and Eva (Rohrich) Reis. The family lived in Braddock, Linton, and Moffit before moving to Bismarck in 1937. Al attended Wachter Grade School and Bismarck High School. He married Ruby Zeretzke on February 5, 1946, and two children were born from this union, Karen and Kevin. Al married Adeline Hendrickson on July 24, 1981. During his work years, Al was employed with Dakota Hide and Fur, Coca-Cola, Golden West Laundry, Capital Laundry, and Deluxe Cleaners. He worked at Capital Laundry for 44 years, first as a route driver then as a supervisor. When Capital Laundry was sold, he went to work for Ameripride for two years and retired in 1991.

Al was a member of St. Anne’s Church and was very proud of his catholic faith. As a young man, Al was an altar boy at the country church they attended and talked about things that would happen during mass, such as the twine coming lose and he stumbled and dropped the bible behind the priest! Al was a member of the Eagles Club and Musicians Association. He served in the Army from 1946 – 1949 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, as a member of the Army Band. Al loved music. He was a member of the Army Band, Elks Band, and played clarinet and saxophone with several dance bands in the Bismarck area. At one time, Al counted the number of accordion players he’d played with and it was approximately 32. He enjoyed working in his yard and watching St. Mary’s football, Notre Dame and the Packers. Al was especially proud of his family.

Al is survived by his wife, Adeline “Adi”; children, Karen (Jim) Lindbery and Kevin (Marilyn), all of Florida; his stepchildren, DuWayne (JoAnn) Hendrickson, Minot, and Sharon Thimgan, ID; step-daughter-in-law, Reane Hendrickson; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren with one due in May. Al is also survived by six step-grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry (Delores) Reis, WA, and Steve (Caroline) Reis, TX; sister, Patty (Bob) Christy, CO; his brothers-in-law, Marvin (Audrey) Michalenko and Jerry Michalenko (Arlene Hamper), both of ND; sister-in-law, Sally Martin, ND; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; brothers, Mel and John; sisters, Maggie Mischel, Cecelia Thomas, and Rosalie Rosenau; and stepson, Kenny Hendrickson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Musicians Association, PO Box 88, Mandan, ND, 58554, or a charity of the donor’s choice.