Alissa Nicole Reinke went safely to Heaven on October 13, 2021.
Alissa was born on December 30, 1986 to Cheryl and Daniel Reinke who survive Alissa. Alissa lived day to day so her true age was 34 years and 287 days.
Alissa was an avid dog lover. She was also a huge fan of glitz, glam and sparkles. Within the last few years, she took up the hobby of sewing and crocheting. Making beautiful blankets and stuffed animals. She was always willing to help out those in need and was a natural born leader, with her parents telling her that she was so good at leading others she could become the president of the United States if she wanted to.
Alissa also has a wonderful family that survives her including older brother Jacob Reinke (Wife Lyndsey and their children Ella, Cole, Nolan and Natalie) and younger sister Bryanna (Reinke) Pisciotto (Husband AJ and their child Harper Pisciotto with their second child due in December).
Alissa is also survived by: Uncle Cathy and her husband Mike Machia, Uncle Doug Reinke and Dianna Claflin, Uncle Greg Reinke and Erika Gerhardt, Uncle Tony Reinke, Uncle Peter Reinke and his wife Ann and Uncle Jayne Ruzek and her husband Phil.
As well as: Thomas and Dorothy Klein, Todd Klein, Tonee’ Hacker are her husband Paul and Mike Miller and his wife Joan.
Alissa is proceeded in death by: Grandma Shirley (Tadych) Reinke, Grandpa Albert Reinke, Godmother Cindy Miller, Great Grandpa Tony Miller and Great Grandma Muriel Miller.
Memorial services will be held 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Gilbert. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 5 p.m. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.
The disease of addiction is merciless. It is up to us to open our minds and hearts to those who are still sick and suffering. Alissa would want us to tell everyone how “fantabulous” she was and to share the happy memories of her.
Please consider a donation to our local animal shelter, Lakeshore Humane Society Inc. or a local Drug Prevention organization. If you don’t know which one to donate to, please send the donation to Daniel Reinke (11902 Robley Road, Manitowoc, WI. 54220) and the Reinke family will do our best to match all donations received.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
