Service: A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Canton Lutheran Cemetery, Canton, SD. 

Pamela Marie Reinke, age 66, died peacefully Friday, October 9, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer at CHI Hospice in Omaha, NE.  A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Canton Lutheran Cemetery, Canton, SD.

        Pam was born on July 1, 1960 in Canton, SD to Raymond and Lenah “Lois” Brandhagen.  She graduated from Rock Valley High School in 1978.  After graduating from SDSU with a nursing degree in 1982, she moved to Omaha, NE to begin her 40+ years nursing career.  She worked at several different facilities but spent the majority of her career working nights and weekends in the ER.  When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed playing BUNCO, BINGO and spending time with her family and friends.

        Pam is survived by her son, Chad (Anna) Goldhammer of Brookings, SD and his family; brothers, Doug (Helen) Reinke of Sioux City, IA and his family, David (Debra) Reinke of Rock Valley, IA and his family, and Timothy (friend, Kendra) Reinke of Sioux City, IA and his family; sister-in-law, Deb Reinke (brother, Thomas, deceased) of Prospect, VA and her family; along with numerous other extended family.

Pam was very close to and deeply loved her biological family, but she also held a special place in her heart for the lifelong, trusted friendships she cherished with Cindy, Julie, Kathy, Lori, and so many others. These dear friends were an important part of her life, sharing years of memories, laughter, love, and an enduring bond that she treasured deeply.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents and brother Thomas Reinke.