Allan J. Reinken Sr.
January 25, 1943 - June 23, 2020
Allan J. Reinken, Sr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Lake Forest, IL. He was born January 25, 1943 in Chicago, IL and had been a longtime resident of Skokie. Allan earned an Engineering degree at DeVry University and was a former electrical engineer at Quality Transformer, Phillips Electronics Advanced Transformer Co. During Allan’s career as an engineer he received several U.S. Patents for his designs. Prior to Al’s retirement in 2013, he was the Facilities Manager of The Norris University Center at Northwestern University in Evanston where he received Service Excellence Awards. Al will fondly be remembered for “The man you call to fix it all!”, passion for fishing, immense love for his family, sweet generous nature, unique sense of humor, music and dancing with Linda. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Linda (Nord) Reinken; son, Allan J. (Donna) Reinken, Jr.; daughter, Cheryl (Joe Sweeney) Yachnin; son-in-law, Dan Yachnin and 4 grandchildren, Jessica & Jake Reinken and Samantha & Anna Yachnin. A private graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville. Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Al’s name to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville. For info: 847-362-3009.
Allan J. Reinken, Sr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Lake Forest, IL. He was born January 25, 1943 in Chicago, IL and had been a longtime resident of Skokie. Allan earned an Engineering degree at DeVry University and was a former... View Obituary & Service Information