William "Bill" Reinhardt

William "Bill" Marshall Reinhardt

1931 - 2014

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William "Bill" M. Reinhardt January 26, 1931 - October 23, 2014 Bill passed away on October 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. The first child of Arthur and Alberta Reinhardt, he was born on January 26, 1931 in Nampa, ID. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949 and attended Oregon State University. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1950 serving during the Korean War. After his service, he skippered the Sea Scouts where he met Karen Darling. They married in June 1959. Bill was a Civil Engineer, retiring from the City of Vancouver, Public Works Department in 1984 then, from MacKay Sposito in 1996. Throughout his life he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, golfing and softball. He was a member of the American Legion, Vancouver Stockaders and Northwest Bombers. On his 69th birthday, he married his longtime companion, JoAnne Bedell. His later years were spent in the warmth of Yuma, AZ. He had recently returned to Vancouver. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife JoAnne; children, Tom Jan, Barbara Chiapuzio Doug, Ben Linda, Michael, Bill Mary and Max Maia; brothers, Art Ginger, John Jeanne and Jim Janet; sister, Dianna Strain Don, JoAnne's children; Bruce Bedell Jean, Debra Jensen Larry and Diane Bedell Julie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Mass celebrating his life will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8701 NE 119th St, Vancouver. A Rosary will precede the Mass at 10:40 a.m. Interment will be at 2 p.m. in Willamette National Cemetery. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.
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Willamette National Cemetery 2014-10-30 14:00:00 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland OR US 97266 503 273-5250

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 2014-10-30 11:00:00 8701 NE 119th St. Vancouver WA US 98662 360-573-3325
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1931 - 2014

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