Virginia Jean Wrench (Reif) was born on July 30,1947 to Alfred A. and Clara (Polzin) Reif. She entered heavenly rest on December 12, 2025.
Jean was born in Hoisington, Kansas and grew up primarily in Osborne, Kansas. She later settled in Beloit, Kansas where she raised her daughter, Jodi, while managing her own business. Jean moved to Manhattan, Kansas to attend cosmetology school at Crum's Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist. She later transitioned to working in retail.She loved to plant flowers around her home, so she would always have something beautiful to view.
Jean enjoyed baking Clara's peach custard pie and cake, along with serving a strong cup of coffee for guests. She had many pets over the years including birds, dogs, and cats.Jean was preceded in death by her infant son Vincent as well as her parents Alfred A. and Clara. She was also preceded by six of her siblings: Edgar Reif, Betty Yarnell, Art Reif, Inez Vohs, Robert Reif, and Al Reif.Her survivors include daughters Donna Carter (Jeff) and Jodi Ackerman (Josh) along with siblings Charles Reif, Alice Snyder, Theresa Boxum, and twin brother Vic Reif. Jean was blessed with 5 grandchildren: Jasmine Hodges, Jacob Hodges, Jade Dahl (JJ), Lily Ackerman, and Lousia Ackerman. She leaves behind 8 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. Jean is also survived by her beloved pet cat, Tula.
A celebration of life luncheon will be held in the future.Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502 is handling arrangements.