Kent Reichenberger, 49, Minot, formerly of Velva, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 in a Fargo Hospital.

Kent was born October 9, 1962 in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Willard and Verla (Nutz) Reichenberger. He was raised at Velva and attended schools at Sawyer, until he was accepted into the special Education program in Minot in 1983.

Kent entered the Minot Vocational Workshop, where he trained to live independently and became employed as a laundry clerk for the Workshop, where he enjoyed his job and the people he worked with.

Kent was a member of the Second Story group and Our Redeemers Lutheran Brethren Church, Minot. Kent enjoyed riding his three-wheel bike, going to the Second Story, playing softball with his friends and spending time at Lake Metigoshe. Kent enjoyed traveling, especially family trips. He also went on several Sundial Tours, who arranged for trips for handicapped adults. He had also made several trips to Arizona to spend time with his parents who winter there.

He is survived by his parents and sister, Shannon (Eric) Dove, Velva; nieces and nephews, Brock, Garret, Emma, Ella and Wyatt; several Aunts, Uncles and many cousins.

Kent was preceded in death by his grandparents, William & Martha Reichenberger, Arthur & Erna Nutz; Uncle Kenneth Reichenberger, Aunt, Dorthy Muzechenko and cousin, Larry Reichenberger.

Funeral service: Friday, July 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church, Minot.
Interment : Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Thursday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Second Story.