Name: Visitation for Fred Reininger
Start: 2020-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-15T01:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, the Lord took Fred at the age of 91 to be with him and his beloved wife, Louise Reininger. He died peacefully while being hospitalized for a brief period.

Fred was born on March 11, 1928, the 9th of 13 children of Nora and Erhard Reininger of Guadalupe County. He attended school at Seguin High School. In 1946, Fred started working at The Seguin Gazette serving for seven years as a printer, operator, writer, and Sports Editor. In 1953, he became a vocational teacher at Sidney Lanier High School where he taught printing until he retired after 40 years in 1993. In 1954, he married Louise who we sadly lost in 2008. Fred and Louise raised three children together: Debbie (Steve) Kotara, Sharon Reininger, and Allan (Linda) Reininger. He was an active member and leader in the National Education Association and other educational organizations. In 1950, he joined the Army Reserves to serve his country and retired in 1988 as a Command Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank in the Army. While working, Fred continued to pursue a higher education and earned a degree. In both his teaching and military careers, he was recognized through various awards and commendations due to his dedication to hard work and excellence. Out of all of his many accomplishments, Fred was most proud of his students who went on to success due not only to the technical skills he taught them but also because of his encouragement and belief in them. Hardly one to stay idle, Fred worked part-time at Retama Park for another 24 years as a pari-mutuel teller from 1995 up until his passing. He made many friends at Retama and appreciated the consideration and kindness he was treated with by his coworkers and manager.

Fred was a devout Catholic all of his life rarely missing weekly mass. In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports and was a loyal Spurs, Cowboys, and Astros fan. His family was most important to him. During the many difficulties and challenges life throws at all of us, Fred could always be counted on for support and encouragement. It was his love for and dedication to his family that kept him going following the blow of losing Louise after 54 years of marriage. Although we are deeply saddened and will never stop missing him, we count ourselves lucky to have had him for so long.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sisters: Clara Lackey, Adelaide Schwarz Lamprecht, Julia Lehmann, Ruby Koehler, Melitta Rabe, and Melinda Mueller, as well as brothers: William, Jerome, Ruben, and Leroy. Fred is also survived by his three children, grandchildren: Trevor (Cassie) Reininger, Devon Reininger, and Cody Kotara, great grandson: Rowan Reininger, and two siblings: Anna Marie (Edgar) Schievelbein, and James (Marlene) Reininger.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3907 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX. The Mass will also be celebrated at St. Pius X on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. This will be followed by a procession to Holy Cross Cemetery and a reception at nearby Retama Park to celebrate Fred's life.

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Published by Express-News on Jan. 12, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Reininger

Sponsored by Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home.

11 Entries

Francisco Limas

January 6, 2022

Mr Reininger was my printing instructor during my junior and senior years at Sydney Lanier high school, 1957, 1958. He taught me planning and meeting deadlines in printing our school newspaper El Nopal of which I was editor in chief in my senior year. He would push me to make sure news stories were in on time and for me to impress upon my paper staff to edite each article to fit our newspaper. . He would always made sure that I adhere to schedules which helped me in my daily life after graduation. I still have a cherished memento that received being voted outstanding printer of 1958. A stainless steel composing stick engraved to me. It has a special place where I see it everyday and remember Mr Reininger. God Rest In Peace my dear Teacher instructor.

Francisco Lomas

January 27, 2020

I was in Mr Reininger's printing class in 1958 and I learned so much from him. So much so that upon graduation I continued in the printing trade and was able to support my family. He always encouraged me and my classmates to excel. He knew that most of us in his class came from poverty and his encouragement I am sure help push us into a better life. I will forever be grateful for his guidance.

January 16, 2020

Mr, Reininger was the one who jump started my military career by asking me to join him in the army reserves, We served together in the 334th Machine records unit for two years before I elected to go active duty,I
When I retired, he was the first person I wanted to see and thank him for the opportunity he gave me. He was a great comrade in arms and a great teacher.

January 16, 2020

Mr, Reininger

Robert Martinez

January 15, 2020

My deepest prayers to family. Thank you Mr. Reininger for teaching me a great trade to which to this day I still practice. 1970 alumnus.

Alicia Campbell

January 13, 2020

My condolences to the family of my most beloved teacher and mentor Mr. Reininger. This man taught me so very much in the print shop. I owe him so much in the way his life lessons absorbed my teenage mind. I still remember the wisdom he passed on to me as young lady going into the "mans" world of printing. I will always be grateful for his confidence in me. I'm sure I speak for others when I say that his expectations for us were high and that he always told us to take pride in our work. I love you Mr. Reininger and you will always have a special place in my heart.Thank you for all that you did for me and other siblings that were lucky enough to have had you as a teacher.

Alicia Cabrera Campbell

January 13, 2020

Thank you Mr. Reininger for all your years at Lanier. We all remember you and loved you. May you rest in peace.
Tony Ortiz 66
Denver, CO

Richard D. Maldonado

January 13, 2020

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the
Reininger Family. I met Fred when he came to
teach at Lanier. He was one of the best Instructor, Teacher I ever had the fortune to
have in my school years. A Man's Man! May he
rest in peace. Richard D. Maldonado, Class of
'55.

Frank Cabrera

January 13, 2020

Our deepest sympathy on Mr. Reininger's passing, He was our teacher at Lanier. Thanks for always giving us advice and listening to our problems. May Our Heavenly Father welcome you with open arms.Our sincere condolences to his entire family. Mr & Mrs Frank Cabrera Class of 80

January 12, 2020

Reininger Family,

My father (Roger White) lived behind your father's house for many years. When my father passed away in Jan. 2010 your dad came to the funeral home and introduced himself and said who he was and he lived behind my father's house. I had never met him before then. So sorry for your loss.

Wendy White Silvas

January 12, 2020

Fred was the true definition of "neighbor" - the kind that you actually called friend. I was very sad when I heard of his passing, that quickly gave way to joy in the fullness of his life and his presence with God. I pray for that peace that's transcends all understanding to his family.

Tom and Helen McCoy

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