James A. "Jim" Reinolt

James "Jim" A. Reinolt, age 77, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Dr. Carlton Andersen will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00am until the time of service at noon. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Wisconsin Rapids with military honors performed by VFW Post 2534.
James was born on September 29, 1946, in Pittsville, WI to Arthur and Evelyn (Domke) Reinolt. He graduated from Pittsville High in 1964 and then proudly served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970. In 1969, James married his love, Marjorie Frost, on June 7 in Pittsville, WI.
James worked at Wisconsin Rapids Water and Light, retiring as Water Superintendent after 44 years. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and attending his grandchildren's events, including soccer, baseball, and dance recitals. James cherished his family trips to Door County in the summer and Alma in the fall, as well as spending time at the family cabin in the Town of Cary.
James is survived by his children, Pamela (Todd) Johnson and Steven (Linda) Reinolt; grandchildren, Lindsay (Kyle) Pask, Lauren (Nick Buchel) Johnson, Matthew (Anna Hansen) Reinolt, and Nicole Reinolt; sister-in-law, Elaine (Dennis) Brunner; and his partner in crime, Maizee (his dog).
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents, Arthur and Evelyn; and sister-in-law, Patsy Mummert.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in James' name to the family for a memorial bench at Potawatomi State Park.