Melvin R. Reinacher

Melvin R. Reinacher, age 88 of Marine , IL, died Sunday, February 09, 2014, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born on Saturday, November 14, 1925, in Highland, IL, the son of Albert Louis and Emma Louise (nee Sudhoff) Reinacher. On Saturday, April 14, 1945, he married Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Reinacher (nee Plocher) who passed away on Sunday, August 08, 2004. He was a member of United Church of Christ of Marine, Marine, IL, Bond County Antique Machinery Club; Madison County Farm Bureau. Born and reared in Highland, IL; at age 13 moved to a farm southwest of Highland and attended Oak Grove Country School, then went to Highland High School. He farmed south of Highland; later southeast of Highland and in 1951 moved to a farm east of Marine. He operated a grain and livestock farm all his life. He had worked at the old Hagnauer-Koebel Dealership for a number of years and later for the State of Illinois for over 24 years, retiring in the early 1990's. He enjoyed wood working, collecting antique machinery, John Deere tractors, restored antique gas engines and liked to garden. Survivors include: Daughter - Kay A. (William) Zengel, Wildwood, MO Son - Dennis M. (Rivia E.) Reinacher, Highland, IL Son - Kenneth R. (Lynn A.) Reinacher, Marine, IL Daughter - Sandra M. (Thomas A.) Hosemann, Highland, IL Grandchild - Kelly A. (Joe) Marshall, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild - Kerry E. (Steve) Cook, Wildwood , MO Grandchild - Kimberly M. Zengel, Wildwood, MO Grandchild - Brandi L. (significant other-Kenneth "Butch" Kruckeberg) Reinacher, Troy, IL Grandchild - Anna L. Reinacher, Marine, IL Grandchild - Sara L. (Erick) Seger, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Lacey E. Feigl, Highland, IL Grandchild - Luke T. Feigl, Highland, IL Step Grandchild - Angelina H. H. Hosemann, Saint Louis, MO Great Grandchild - William Edward Cook, Wildwood, MO Great Grandchild - Cameron William Marshall, Saint Louis, MO Sister - Delores E. (Dean) Rinderer, Highland, IL Sister - Virginia I. (Anton "Tony") Vosholler, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by: Father - Albert L. Reinacher (died 11/15/1985) Mother - Emma L. Reinacher (died-7/8/1986) Wife - Elizabeth A. "Liz" Reinacher (died 8/8/2004) Grandchild - Dennis E. Reinacher (died 2/2/2001) Sister - Dorothy Reinacher (died at birth) Brother - Curtis A. Reinacher (died 9/28/2013) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at United Church of Christ of Marine in Marine, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at United Church of Christ of Marine in Marine, IL, with Rev. Philip H. Kershner, Pastor, United Church of Christ of Marine, Marine, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to United Church of Christ of Marine or Charity of the Donor's Choice.

Melvin R. Reinacher

November 14, 1925 - February 9, 2014