Donald Vernon Reinhold, 91, of Winamac, died peacefully at 4:52 pm on Friday, November 25, 2022, surrounded by his three boys and other family members at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
Don was born in Monterey, IN on March 4, 1931 to the late Clarence and Grace [Hassenplug] Reinhold. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in June of 1954. Don married Ruby Doris Sprayberry on August 21, 1954 in Oxford, AL.Don and Ruby returned to Indiana from Alabama and were lifelong residents of Pulaski County.
Don spent the majority of his professional work life in the farm machinery industry working with local farmers and their families across the state of Indiana (and beyond). He started with Allis Chalmers and Herb Hoch at Hoch Farm Supplies, from there he went green and worked with Gilsinger’s Farm Equipment, a John Deere dealership. Don was a highly accomplished and nationally recognized salesman.
Don was a member of the American Legion and was formerly a 4-H adult leader for many years. He was a talented ball room dancer with numerous awards, and he enjoyed bowling in several area leagues. Most of all, Donenjoyed traveling to see his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by:
Anthony (Sue) Reinhold, Valparaiso, IN Son
MM2 Randy (Rhonda) Reinhold, US Navy Ret., Virginia Beach, VA Son
Dr. Greg (Tina) Reinhold, Falls Church, VA Son
Kirsten Penrose, Granddaughter
Christina Brown, Granddaughter
Randy W. Reinhold, Grandson
Derek (Danielle) Reinhold, Grandson
Corey Reinhold, Grandson
Elizabeth Reinhold, Granddaughter
10 Great Grandchildren
Mary Hammond, Rensselaer, IN Sister
Florence John, Harlingen, TX Sister
Betty Reinhold, Francesville, IN Sister-in-law
Sharon Reinhold, Sebring, FL Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Clarence and Grace [Hassenplug] Reinhold, Parents
Ruby Doris [Sprayberry] Reinhold, Wife
Eldon Reinhold, Brother
Clair Reinhold, Brother
Dr. Marion Reinhold, Brother
Jerry Hammond, Brother-in-law
Services will be held at2 PM EST on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Chaplain Larry Phillips officiating.
Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be from 10 AM – 2 PM EST Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Fair, Pulaski Health Care Center Activities Fund, or Alzheimer’s Association.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
