Johnnie Lee Reimer, age 66, of Huron, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

 His memorial service was held at 5:30 PM, Wednesday, February 10th at the Kuhler Funeral Home, and was live-streamed. 

In lieu of flowers, his family is planning a memorial at the hockey rink.

Johnnie Reimer was born October, 29 1954, to Ted and Bessie (Thompson) Reimer at Huron, South Dakota. He grew up on a family farm in Miller, moving to Huron during his grade school years. In his earlier years he liked to help on the farm, play softball and hockey.

Johnnie graduated from Huron High School in 1974. He worked for Bales Continental Commission Company, then began working at Terex for the last 42 years.

On June 27, 1975, Johnnie married Jenny Imker and they began their life together on the Imker family land south of Huron.

Johnnie loved anything outdoors - hunting, fishing, camping and mostly his little ranch and his Charolais cattle. His favorite sport was hockey and he especially enjoyed watching his son, and his grandkids play. He spent many years as a coach for the Huron All Stars. Even through his illness, he never missed a game utilizing Livebarn.com for viewing. He was a hard worker and a man of his word. He loved all kids and especially his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Dick and Adina Imker; and one nephew, Richard Imker, III.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Jenny of Huron; his daughter, Joanna Reimer-Bott (Jim Luthi) and their children, Grady and Greta Jo Bott, all of Woonsocket; his son, Justin Reimer (Sara Watters) of Sheridan, Wyoming; his siblings and their families, Jerry (Sue) Reimer of Redfield , Jimmy (Jill) Reimer of Huron, Deb Arbogast of Chamberlain and Rich Imker of Huron; and special fur companion, Rosebud.

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