Paul A. Reinschmidt, age 67, of rural Yale, SD, died suddenly of a heart attack at the conclusion of a machinery auction sale at Clark, SD, on Friday afternoon, March 23, 2007. His memorial service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 28, at American Lutheran Church with Rev. Steven Brandsrud and Rev. Kevin Channell officiating. Burial will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Welter Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Paul A. Reinschmidt was born on January 30, 1940, to Adam and Ruth (Ulrich) Reinschmidt at his parents farm near Yale, SD. Paul attended rural school near Yale and graduated from Yale High School in 1958. He attended South Dakota State University for two years and returned home to farm. He served in the South Dakota National Guard from 1958-1964. On August 30, 1964, Paul married Janis Lynn Smith at Odebolt, IA. Paul was baptized at, and became an active member of, Trinity Lutheran Church of Yale. In 1964, he joined American Lutheran Church of Huron, where he served at various times as a board member, usher, communion server, lector, Sunday-school teacher, and choir member. He served on the church synods Support to Ministries Board of Directors in Sioux Falls from 1987 to 1992. Paul was on the Board of Directors for the Beadle Electric/Dakota Energy for 25 years, served many years on the Yale Farmers Cooperative Board, the Northeast TV Cooperative Board, and the Foster Township Board. He enjoyed his farming, attending farm and machinery auctions, and traveling. In recent years, he became an avid antique tractor hobbyist and was a member of the Huron Area Antique Power Association. Paul will be remembered for his deep faith; his love for his wife, family, extended family, and many friends; and his good memory and quick wit that could bring joy to all around him. He is survived by his wife, Jan of Yale; their three daughters, Tristin and Jason Gruenhagen of De Smet, SD, Tifani and Scott Williams of Minneapolis, MN, and Tauni Reinschmidt of Chicago, IL; two granddaughters, Lyric Gruenhagen and Aria Gruenhagen, (and soon-to-be-born Williams twins); two brothers, George Reinschmidt of Dallas, TX, and Rev. Dr. Howard and Connie Reinschmidt of Rochester, MN; 1 sister, Gail and Robert Schultz of Traverse City, MI; nieces, nephews, and other loved relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Alice and Alvin Walz; and dear friend, Ron Lehr.