Rebecca “Becca” Reinke, 34, of Mountain, and her husband, Joe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. Becca was born March 31, 1986, to Tony and Karen (Dunks) Powers in Green Bay. She graduated from Shawano Community High School in 2004. Becca went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
In 2008, she met her “Joey,” and their personalities complimented each other’s perfectly. On May 16, 2015, Becca was united in marriage to Joseph “Joe” Reinke at St. Mary’s of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lakewood. Becca worked as a purchasing agent for Nicolet Plastics; you could also find her bartending, beer carting or “hustling” at Shawano Lake Golf Course, McCauslin Brook Golf Course or Old Town Hall.
Becca enjoyed sporting flip flops year-round regardless of the weather and didn’t possess what you would call an “inside voice.” She enjoyed playing in volleyball, horseshoe and pool leagues with Joe, being outdoors, golfing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and snowboarding.
Becca loved people in general and was very outgoing, often the life of the party. Her smile could light up the room, and she made an impression on everyone she met. Her family was a huge part of her life, especially her many nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful aunt and loved them all dearly. Becca and Joe lived a full life in a short time. Their life was full of happiness and enough memories to last a lifetime for the beloved family and friends that they leave behind.
Becca is survived by her parents, Tony (Ginger) Powers, of Townsend, and Karen (Dave) Kerber of Shawano; siblings, Tony (Deyani) Powers, of Shawano, Jeremiah (Dana) Powers, of Arizona, Jennifer Powers, of Shawano, Kristin (Tony) Werdick, of Minnesota, Travis (Melissa) Kerber, of Indiana, Michelle Powers, of Shawano, Ryan (Janesca) Gust, of Green Bay, Cody (Jade) Gust, of Appleton, Jordan (Aiden) Gust, of Waupaca, and Hailee Powers, of Shawano; nieces and nephews, Teagan, Mikelah, Taylor, Madilyn, Mya, Amelia, Morgan, Dani, Jameson, Lucy, Clare, Madison, Grayson, Levi, Hudson, Emery and Charlie; grandmas, Dot Greasby, Bev Powers and Marilyn Kerber; grandpa, Bill Berken; mother- and father-in-law, Kathy and Rod Reinke; sister-in-law, Amy (Andrew) Hartman; brother-in-law, Mark (Brittany) Reinke; as well as extra special close friend, Jarrod Rankin, of Shawano.
She is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was joined in death by her husband, Joe, and their beloved black lab, Toby. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Earl Dunks, William Greasby, Kenneth Kerber and Thomas Powers; and two nephews, Thomas and William Johnson.
A memorial service was held for Becca and Joe at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Steve Schauder officiating.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.
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Rebecca ‘Becca’ Reinke
