Mareno “Reno” Rykal

Mareno “Reno” Rykal passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 29, at the age of 61.

Reno was born on January 29, 1964, to Ronnie and Shirley Rykal. The youngest of 4 siblings, he was the kindest man and full of love for all. Reno, also know as “Bean” graduated from Cadott High School and moved to Cornell with his closest friends. Reno spent many dedicated years working at Weather Shield and out on the road for Northern Clearing Inc., but his heart was always with his family. Eventually, he returned home and finished his career doing construction with close friends—finding joy in being nearby and lending a hand wherever needed.

Reno’s first love was the Green Bay Packers; die hard Packer fan you could find him on Game Day at a local establishment or “End Zone” the tavern he owned with Brian Franks “Fruit” and Chuck Ramsier or in his brother Cob’s garage with family and friends. Reno’s second love was golf, not only a game for the boys but you could find his daughters with him. It became a Father’s Day tradition with his girls, which often included more laughs than birdies. Not to mention Reno and Chuck were currently in the lead for their Tuesday night golf league.

A talented woodworker, Reno took great pride in creating beautiful, functional pieces—end tables, bedroom sets, even dog beds—all crafted with care and skill. He led his helping hand when building the hunting shack with his brother and friends. More than a hunting shack, it was a place filled with stories, memories, and laughter. A fine ice fisher man he was, you could find him out fishing on the thinnest or thickest ice he could find with several friends and his nephew Jordan Spaeth.

If you ever needed anything, Reno was the first person you could call, he showed up, without question, as fast as he could. He was dependable, strong, and full of heart. He was literally the sweetest man and never had anything negative to say. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

He is survived by his daughters, Erica (Kevin) Gingras, Erin (Jason) Ewings, and Tabitha Bonander (Austin Flater); grandchildren Bryanna (Coy) Bowe, Bryan Sweeney, Riley and Brooke Gingras, Faye and Bo Flater and his great-granddaughter, Gentry Bowe. Siblings: Kathy (Darrel) Spaeth, Travis (Samantha) Rykal, Robin (Cob) Rykal, Judy Kramer, and Connie Kramer along with many nieces and nephews who meant the world to him and whom he leaned on often for love and support.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepsister, including Donald Kremer, his stepdad, Kari Kremer, sisters-in-laws Eva and Tracy Rykal, niece Elisa Rykal, nephew Blaine Galetka and several beloved brother- and sister-in-law’s.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday August 17th, 2025, at Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, WI. A Memorial Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service Sunday at the Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Sand Trap Golf Course in Holcombe, immediately following the Memorial Service.

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Borton-Leiser Funeral home in Cornell, WI., is assisting the family.