Eileen M. Reichel

Eileen M. Reichel, age 71, of North Mankato, died Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at Northview- North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Eileen was born April 20, 1953, to Richard and Eleanor (Deno) Allen in Mankato. She graduated from Good Counsel Academy in 1971.

Eileen married her soulmate, Dann J. Reichel, on September 25, 1971, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Mankato.

Eileen found her calling as a nurse and spent many years taking care of patients in many places around Mankato ending her career at Laurel’s Edge.

Eileen lived a joyful life – full of laughter, pranks, silly jokes, and most importantly, family.

Eileen is survived by her husband, Dann; son, Ben (Jennifer) Reichel; four grandchildren, Sydne, Ellie, Ethan, and Addison Reichel; siblings, David (special friend, Rosemary Brekke) Allen, Mary (Carlos) Acosta, Joseph (SonCha) Allen, Patrick Allen, Kevin Allen, her twin, Coleen (Mike) Lynard, Katie Hiniker, Annette (John) Ardolf, Tom (Brenda) Allen, and Tim (Patty) Allen; sister-in-law, Pauline Allen; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; son, Daniel in 2016; siblings, Richard Allen, Maureen (Patrick) Smith, and Michael Allen; sisters-in-law, Pat Allen, Doloris Allen; and extended family.