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URBANA - Carl C. Reiner, 81, of Urbana passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in his home.
He was born July 1, 1942, in Ottawa, Ill., to Casper Carl Reiner and Anna Marie (Lilley).
He is survived by five siblings, Michael Reiner, Carolyn Sue (Ed) Dobberstein, Charles Reiner, Mary Ann (Mark) Small and Daniel (Mary) Reiner.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
While in high school, Carl developed a keen interest in electronics, winning many outstanding awards at state science fairs. Carl received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois in 1971 and completed some work toward his master's degree.
He subsequently worked for John Deere in Moline for four years, from 1972 to 1977, during which time he obtained a U.S. patent for a continuity tester that he designed. In 1977, Carl returned to the UI, working in the electronics shop of the School of Chemical Sciences, designing and building electronic instrumentation for research projects by graduate students and faculty, and co-authoring several journal articles. He retired in 2002 as senior research engineer after 25 years.
Always eager to advance his knowledge and comprehension, particularly in the fields of health and biochemistry, Carl spent countless hours reading the most current books and latest literature, and participating in a wide variety of seminars, conferences and webinars. He loved sharing his vast knowledge, advice and experiences with his neighbors, friends and siblings.
Genuinely interested in and attentive to their needs, difficulties, goals and aspirations, he was always ready and happy to help out in any way he could, drawing upon his wide-ranging practical expertise and research skills in engineering, electronics, computers, as well as health-related issues.
His cheerfulness, friendliness, empathy, kindness and generosity are greatly missed by all who knew him.
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Ben Fisher
December 12, 2023
He was a good person to work with. I am saddened greatly at the news of his passing.
Ben Fisher
U of I school of chemical sciences.
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