Christoph D. “Chris” Reimann

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in His way. Psalms 37:23 Christoph D. “Chris” Reimann, 73, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Rapid City Hospice House. He was born November 16, 1938 in Midland, SD to Rudolph and Margaret (Gillaspie) Reimann. He grew up on the family farm southeast of Midland and attended rural schools through the eighth grade, graduating from Midland High School and received a B.S in Secondary Education from BHSU. On August 20, 1961, Chris was united in Marriage to JoAnne Pringle in Lead, SD. To this union were born two sons, Kent and Larry. He taught school in Mobridge, Ft. Pierre and Deadwood prior to his employment with the Homestake Mining Company, retiring in 1993. Chris found great joy in serving his Lord, being with family, especially grandchildren, living in the country, traveling and working on genealogy. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, long time supporter and volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America, served proudly in the South Dakota National Guard and was an avid supporter of high school wrestling, especially for his boys and any activity in which his grandchildren participated. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Reimann, Caputa, two sons; Kent Reimann, Caputa and Larry Reimann and his wife, Kim,, Casper, WY, five grandchildren; Cole, Felecia, Gabrielle, Natalie and Curtis, his brother, Kendrick Reimann and his wife Rayma, Midland and his sister, Martha Ulrich and her husband Marvin Glendive, MT and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and parents in law, Robert and Tillie Pringle. Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Friday, July 20, 2012 at Oakridge Cemetery near Deadwood with military honors. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday at the Rapid City Stake Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2822 Canyon Lake Dr., with Bishop Brendan Davis presiding. A memorial has been established to the Black Hills Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.