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Francis Lawrence Reinsch

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Birth	:	12 Jul 1929 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Dec 2017
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5184200, -97.6145000
Description	:	Francis Lawrence Reinsch was born to William and Margaret Ann (Erthum) Reinsch of July 12, 1929, in rural Fillmore County, and he passed away on December 21, 2017, at the age of 88 years, five months and nine days. He was one of 13 children in the family. Francis was married to Val Jean Steiger of Grafton, on October 10, 1951, and to this union four daughters were born. Francis was born and raised in Fillmore County. He attended country school up to the ninth grade when he began working on the farm. He received... Read More	Francis Lawrence Reinsch was born to William and Margaret Ann (Erthum) Reinsch of July 12, 1929, in rural Fillmore County, and he passed away on December 21, 2017, at the age of 88 years, five months and nine days. He was one of 13 children in the family. Francis was married to Val Jean Steiger of Grafton, on October 10, 1951, and to this union four daughters were born. Francis was born and raised in Fillmore County. He attended country school up to the ninth grade when he began working on the farm. He received his GED in November of 2001. Francis was drafted into the Marine Corp on November 14, 1951, and he served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on November, 13, 1953. His time of service was a sense of pride to him and remained a part of who he was his entire life. When he returned to Fillmore County, he continued farming until 1994. He continued to be a part of the farm, helping his son-in-law and grandson with farming. Francis and ValJean lived on the family farm until 1981 when they bought a home on the north side of Geneva. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith at Turkey Creek. He loved farming and raising livestock. He also enjoyed working on derby cars. He was a member of the Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW Post No. 0912, and served as Post Commander from 1976-1978 and 1986-1987. He was also a member of the Shickley American Legion Post No. 164. Summers for Francis were consumed by visiting with family and friends and spending lots of time at the lake. He enjoyed teaching his grandkids how to ski while at the lake. Francis also loved working outdoors and trimming the trees. No tree was safe around Francis. He thoroughly enjoyed the holidays when the whole family would come home and spend time. their home served as the gathering place for the entire family, and he loved watching the "Holiday Bowls" that took place in the yard. Francis is preceded in death by his parents, William and Maggie; sisters, Viola Stengel, Gertrude Dondlinger, Marguerite Getz and JoAnn Haufle; brothers, Edward, Clarence, William, Herbert and Wayne Reinsch; and great-granddaughters, Grace Moulton and Arabella Runyon. He is survived by his wife, Val Jean; daughters, Donna (John) Fogo, Vickie Ruynon, Janet (Mark) Kempf, Jacquie (Tom) Moulton; sisters, Patricia Bourke and Jeannette Schommer; brother, Merle (Betty) Reinsch; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends. A funeral mass for Francis was held on December 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Geneva. Father Scott Courtney was the celebrant for the mass and rosary. Charlotte Bumgarner was the cantor and organist and she accompanied the congregation in the singing of "Abide With Me" and "The Strife is O'er." She also accompanied David Claus in the singing of "How Great Thou Art," "The Lord's Prayer" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Pallbearers for the service included Mike Gowen, Jason Gowen, Oscar Runyon IV, Gunnery Sgt. Brendon Runyon, Jesse Kempf, Jered Kempf, Cody Kempf, Tim Moulton and Steven Moulton. Honorary bearers were Don Labs, Joe Knoche, Tom Moulton, Paul Ogier, Richard Tonniges, Roger Olmstead, Mark Kempf, Charlie Barbur and Treygan Gowen. Interment was held in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Military rites were performed by the Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW Post No. 7102 and the Nebraska Marine Corp Honor Guard. The Nebraska Signal January 3, 2018 page 10A cols. 1, 2 and 3.

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Francis Lawrence Reinsch's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.5184200
Longitude: -97.6145000

Family Members:

Parent

William Reinsch

(1890 - 1981)

Margaret Anna “Maggie” Erthum Reinsch

(1893 - 1975)

Spouse

Val Jean Steiger Reinsch

(1932 - 2022)

Siblings

Edward N. Reinsch

(1914 - 1986)

Clarence Aloysius Reinsch

(1919 - 2003)

Marguerite L “Marge” Reinsch Getz

(1923 - 1996)

Herbert Otto Reinsch

(1926 - 1983)

(unknow - unknow)

Patricia Ann “Pat” Reinsch Bourke

(1932 - 2020)

Wayne Clarence Reinsch

(1937 - 1995)

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1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5184200, -97.6145000

2. Geneva Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5359900, -97.6064900

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7. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6150017, -97.7108002

8. Grafton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

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Coordinate: 40.4166985, -97.7082977

10. Fairmont Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6394005, -97.5689011

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Coordinate: 40.3945000, -97.6733000

12. Glengary Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4518100, -97.4544100

13. Harmony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3788986, -97.5381012

14. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4817009, -97.8133011

15. Bohemian Brethren Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

16. Ohiowa Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4235992, -97.4428024

17. Summit Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3656006, -97.6913986

18. Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4091988, -97.7767029

19. Roe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6912000, -97.5955000

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4213982, -97.4253006

21. Bohemian National Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4818993, -97.3878021

22. Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3807000, -97.4635000

23. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery South
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4075012, -97.4250031

24. Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Carleton, Thayer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3499800, -97.7069800