Curtis A. Reinacher

Curtis A. Reinacher, age 85 of Alhambra, IL, died Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born January 02, 1928, in Highland, IL, the son of Albert and Emma (nee Sudhoff) Reinacher. On February 16, 1958, he married Wilma Marie Barenfenger who passed away August 28, 2006. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Prairietown, IL. He was also a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church Head Usher ; Alhambra Volunteer Fire Department (30 years of service); Madison County Fire Association; 3M Fire Association; Alhambra American Legion Post 1147; Lifetime Member of VFW Post 5694 Highland, IL. Curt was born in Highland and a 1946 graduate of Highland High School. After school he worked at Hagnauer and Knoebel Hardware Company as a mechanic. In October of 1950 he entered the US Army and spent 18 months in Japan. After returning home he returned to Hagnauer and Knoebel and worked there for a total of 16 years. In 1964 he started to work for Gehrig's Store in Alhambra as a propane truck driver and service repairman. He spent 30 years there and retired in 1994. He and his wife enjoyed Polka dancing and attended Polka Festivals in Michigan. He also collected toy tractors and traveled to toy tractor shows and loved visiting with other collectors. Survivors include : Sister In-law - Gloria M. Barenfenger, Alhambra, IL Brother - Melvin R. Reinacher, Marine, IL Sister - Delores E. (Dean) Rinderer, Highland, IL Sister - Virginia I. (Anton "Tony") Vosholler, Highland, IL Nieces and Nephews - Many He was preceded in death by : Father - Albert Louis Reinacher Mother - Emma L. Reinacher nee Sudhoff Wife - Wilma Marie Reinacher nee Barenfenger died 8/28/2006 Sister - Dorothy Reinacher at birth Sister In-law - Elizabeth A. Reinacher nee Plocher died 8/18/2004 Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 01, 2013, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Prairietown, IL, and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 02, 2013, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Prairietown, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 02, 2013, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Prairietown, IL, with Rev. Dale A. Skeesick, pastor, Prairietown, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Prairietown Cemetery in Prairietown, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or a Charity of the Donor's Choice.

Curtis A. Reinacher

January 2, 1928 - September 28, 2013