Donald James Reinhart
April 13, 1930 — September 21, 2009
Donald James Reinhart, 79, of Marion, died Monday, September 21, 2009, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Springville, where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion.
Don is survived by his wife of 51 years, Audrey; four daughters, Jill (Bill) Clark of Hiawatha, Gayle (Keith) Collins of Sugarland, Texas, Sandy (Joe) Lukavsky of Montebello, New York, and Sue (Roger) Keller of Marion; two sons, David (Cecilia) Reinhart of San Antonio, Texas, and Rob Reinhart of Marion; nine grandchildren; sister, Barbara Powers of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother Larry (Betty) Reinhart of Greenville, South Caroline; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Don was born April 13, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Don graduated from the University of Cincinnati and from Xavier University. He married Audrey Inderhees on November 9, 1957 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Cincinnati. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1980. Don enjoyed fishing, Iowa Hawkeye sports, and his cat, Bo. He was a loving and caring husband and a good father. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 603 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Don is survived by his wife of 51 years, Audrey; four daughters, Jill (Bill) Clark of Hiawatha, Gayle (Keith) Collins of Sugarland, Texas, Sandy (Joe) Lukavsky of Montebello, New York, and Sue (Roger) Keller of Marion; two sons, David (Cecilia) Reinhart of San Antonio, Texas, and Rob Reinhart of Marion; nine grandchildren; sister, Barbara Powers of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother Larry (Betty) Reinhart of Greenville, South Caroline; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Don was born April 13, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Don graduated from the University of Cincinnati and from Xavier University. He married Audrey Inderhees on November 9, 1957 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Cincinnati. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1980. Don enjoyed fishing, Iowa Hawkeye sports, and his cat, Bo. He was a loving and caring husband and a good father. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 603 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
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