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Joseph Sylvester Reinig

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Birth	:	14 Mar 1924 Panama, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2017 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Description	:	Joseph S. Reinig was born on March 14, 1924 to August F. And Mary A. (Kenkel) Reinig in Panama, Iowa. He grew up on a farm east of Panama, and was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Panama. In the spring of 1941, the family purchased a farm west of Portsmouth. Joe completed his senior year at St. Mary?s in Portsmouth and graduated with the class of 1942. After graduation, Joe helped with the family farm and also worked as a welder in Council Bluffs, contributing to the war effort. On May 8, 1946 he married... Read More	Joseph S. Reinig was born on March 14, 1924 to August F. And Mary A. (Kenkel) Reinig in Panama, Iowa. He grew up on a farm east of Panama, and was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Panama. In the spring of 1941, the family purchased a farm west of Portsmouth. Joe completed his senior year at St. Mary?s in Portsmouth and graduated with the class of 1942. After graduation, Joe helped with the family farm and also worked as a welder in Council Bluffs, contributing to the war effort. On May 8, 1946 he married Arlene Ann Leinen at St. Mary?s chapel in Portsmouth. In 1951, Joe and Arlene moved to the farm that would be their home for the next 42 years, and where they raised their ten children. Joe and Arlene retired from farming and moved to Portsmouth in 1993. Arlene passed away on January 18, 2016, after nearly 70 years of marriage. Since that time, Joe has lived at the independent living unit at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa. Joe served on the Panama-Portsmouth School Board; on the board of Portsmouth Housing Corporation; and on the St. Mary?s Parish Council. He was a member of Toastmasters International, and a lector at St. Mary?s in Portsmouth. But his most important roles in life were husband and father. He was Arlene?s lifelong friend and partner, and he was her guardian angel during her final illness. The dignity, integrity, and respect with which he lived his life formed the priceless legacy that he leaves to each of his descendants. Joe passed away on October 6, 2017 at Elm Crest Retirement Community, at the age of 93 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; his parents, August and Mary; brothers Bob, Alfred, and Don; sisters Rita Ohlinger, Theresa Krupicka, Mary Slaven, and Catherine Buman Schomers. He is survived by his ten children and their spouses: Betty (John) Kubicek of Omaha, NE; Mike (Charlotte) Reinig of Melbourne, FL; Richard (Roxanne) Reinig of Portsmouth; Laura (John) Ilcisin; Ella (Bob) McAlexander of Omaha, NE; Loretta (Adrian) Fechner of Blair, NE; Jim (Chris) Reinig of Gretna, NE; Vince (Christy) Reinig of Mt. Shasta, CA; Dan (Lori) Reinig of Portsmouth; and Kathy (John) Goetz of Polk City, IA; eighteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Cecilia Tunnell of San Luis Obispo, CA; brothers Tony (Mildred) and Al (Millie) Reinig of Harlan, IA; brother-in-law Robert (Connie) Leinen of Persia; sisters-in-law Virginia Reinig and Mary Ellen Reisz of Portsmouth, Betty Reinig of Overland Park, KS, Joyce Reinig of California, Cleo (Harry) Lefeber of Minden, and Lois (Duane) Book of Ft. Lupton, CO; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Where is Joseph Sylvester Reinig's memorial?
Joseph Sylvester Reinig's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Joseph Sylvester Reinig death?
Joseph Sylvester Reinig death on 6 Oct 2017 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph Sylvester Reinig's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

August Frank Reinig

(1892 - 1969)

Mary Gertrude Kenkel Reinig

(1897 - 1986)

Spouse

Arlene Ann “Curly” Leinen Reinig

(1923 - 2016)

Siblings

Rita Catherine Reinig Ohlinger

(1921 - 2005)

Anthony Leo “Tony” Reinig Sr.

(1922 - 2021)

Robert John Reinig

(1923 - 2005)

Alvin Hubert Reinig

(1925 - 2020)

Theresa Margaret Reinig Krupicka

(1926 - 2013)

Mary Agnes Reinig Slaven

(1928 - 2016)

Catherine Emma Reinig Buman

(1931 - 2014)

Donald Vincent “Don” Reinig

(1937 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108