Joseph K. Reynolds, age 93, of Huntley, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Joseph grew up in Chicago, graduated from St. George High School and St. Timothy Grammar School.  Married Rose Marie Reynolds on February 14, 1961, in San Francisco, CA.  He was a proud Korean War Veteran and served as a Medic in France with the Air Force 126th Bomb Wing.  He later obtained his private pilot's license and flew his own personal plane which was won at the Oshkosh Air Show raffle in 1972.   He resided in Sun City Huntley and enjoyed sunbathing at the pool, socializing with neighbors and was an active member of the Aviation Club.  Joe (affectionately known as Do-Dad to family members) was a master of all DYI home and automotive repair projects, had several hobbies through the years: stained glass, model trains, woodworking, beer making and spending time with family and friends.   Joe was fortunate to join fellow vets on a VetsRoll Organization four-day bus trip to Washington, D.C. in 2015.

Survivors include the love of his life, Rose Marie Reynolds (nee Kruempelstaedter).  Beloved father to Susan (Jaime) Maiz and Richard Reynolds.

Grandfather to Jenna (John) Murray, David (Kelly) Mueller, Daniel Mueller, Jose Maiz, Alejandra Maiz and great-grandfather of five:  Megan Murray, Luke Murray, Madeleine Murray, Connor Mueller and Riley Mueller.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph K. Reynolds and Bertha Dienes (Reynolds), his brother, Robert Reynolds and sister, Dorothy Quinn (nee Reynolds).  He leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial/Burial will take place at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

Memorials/Donations In Memory of Joseph Reynolds to: VetsRoll: www.vetsroll.org/donate

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.