Photo courtesy of Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Sebring
Sebring, Florida
Emery Arnold Reinhart passed away on May 10, 2013, after a brief illness. He was born in Wiarton, Ontario,, Canada on January 23, 1922, to Melvin and Pearl Reinhart. He is survived by his wife Rita; a son James; daughters Janet (Jeffrey Etten) and Lisa (Chad Miller) and four grandchildren; Mason, Cole, Michael and Livia.
Emery worked in the manufacturing field in business and finance management. He served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps from 1942 to 1946. As a young man, he moved to the United States and obtained U.S. Citizenship, worked in Detroit, Michigan and then to Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a member of the Minneapolis Southwest Lions Club for 20 years, receiving the Lions International Melvin Jones Award for outstanding volunteerism.
Emery retired to Florida, living in Ft. Myers initially and most recently in Sebring in the Tanglewood Community. He was active in the Tanglewood Shuffleboard Club and a loyal member of the Tanglewood Community Church.
Emery loved life. He loved to socialize. He always had a warm smile and a generous kindness that touched everyone he met. He enjoyed music and loved singing hymns in full voice. He was the definition of a true Christian. His faith in God gave him great comfort and strength every day of his life.
Memorials are preferred to the ?Denim & More Project?, Tanglewood Community Church, 3000 Tanglewood Parkway, Sebring, Florida 33872.
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Sebring, Florida 33870
863-385-0125
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
We plan to celebrate our father's wonderful life on August 17th in Savage, MN please email if you would like to join us.
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Janet Reinhart Etten
June 20, 2013 | Savage, MN
Although I never met Emery, I know he was an amazing man who raise an amazing daughter. Love and hugs to you, Janet.
Mary McReynolds
June 18, 2013 | Virginia, MN
We plan a celebration on August 17 in Savage MN. Please email me if you are interested in joining us.
[email protected]
Janet Etten
June 18, 2013 | Savage, MN
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carolyn & Don Fielder
May 22, 2013 | E. Lansing, MI
Our thanks to everyone who touched this man's life. He left us with no fear or apprehension. His 91 years were filled with many wonderful memories. We plan to celebrate his life this summer. We will post here when the details are set
Janet Etten
May 19, 2013 | Savage, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We came to know Emery and Rita while they lived and and volunteered their
talents at Tropicana Mobile Manor. We
have lost a dear friend
Marilyn and Ed Housemeyer
May 19, 2013 | Fort Myers ,, FL
Our condolences to the Reinhart family. He was a lovely many and one who will be missed by many. Chuck & Jane Moran
May 15, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory
May 14, 2013 | Sebring, FL
