Braxton Dean Reichel, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas. He was born July 9, 2021.
Braxton laughed and smiled throughout his ten months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. Though his time with his family was short, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by those around him. His life was a brief gift to us that will live on as his heart valves were donated and received by those who were in need.
Braxton is survived by his mommy, Rebecca Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; his identical twin brother, Brenden Neal Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; his maternal grandparents, Joel and Terry Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; his aunt, Ashley Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; his two uncles, Levi Reichel, La Crosse, Kansas, and Travis Reichel, Madison, Nebraska; and his six cousins, Tommy Reichel, Evelynn Reichel, Noah Reichel, Madilynn Reichel, Willow Reichel, and Bentley Peterson.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Neal and Opal Reichel, and William “Bill” Frederick Cecil, Sr., and Jacqueline “Jackie” Bernadine Cecil.
Memorial service will be Friday, May 27, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Christian Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mark Sizemore and Pastor Nick Kaufmann – Mamisashvili officiating.
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, or Ronald McDonald House Charities, Kansas City, Missouri.
Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.