Quentin M. Reichmuth, 86, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. Those who knew him will always remember his quick wit and sense of humor, which continued even into his last hours of life.

A Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS, with a luncheon following. Quentin was born November 3, 1932, in Leigh, NE, 9th of 13 to Frank and Ella (Herink) Reichmuth, graduating from Leigh High School in 1950, where he participated in basketball, football, and track. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. After serving his country, Quentin worked at the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller in Omaha, and later a Tower Chief in Salina, KS, and Lincoln, NE. He did beautiful woodworking projects and was an avid collector of anything from coins to comic books. After his retirement, he and Dorothy relocated to Overland Park to be closer to their children and grandchildren, They also enjoyed traveling, and made many friends through church, and bridge and pitch groups. Despite leaving the state, Quentin’s lifelong passion for Nebraska Cornhusker football never faded.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Sullivan) Reichmuth, 4 sons and their wives; Kevin (Kim), Lenexa, KS, Todd (Dana), Olathe, KS, Gary (Kimberly), Plano, TX, Joe (Lorrie) Overland Park, KS, as well as 3 sisters, Ardath Hayes, Osceola, NE, Sister Monica Reichmuth, Omaha, NE, and Theresa Kumpf, Columbus, NE., and 2 brothers, Alvin Reichmuth (Donnette), Humphrey, NE, Frank Reichmuth (Ruth), Leigh, NE. He took great joy in his 9 grandchildren; Megan, Patrick, Libby Lemos (Michael), Tim, Jen, Nate, Matt, Cade, and Callie. 

Quentin was preceded in death by his parents, as well as three brothers, Father Roland Reichmuth, Dick Reichmuth, and Brother Marion Reichmuth, and three sisters, Sister Jane Reichmuth, Lois Pfeifer, and Marge Svehla, as well as an infant sister. Monica.

The family would like to thank Quentin’s many doctors, nurses, therapists and care-givers, who he often referred to as his angels. Your compassion and loving care for him during his illness was a blessing.  

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association