Ronald Reinke

Ronald Edward Reinke, loving husband and father, completed his earthly life at age 75 on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Springfield, Missouri. Ron was born on August 28, 1943 in Ellisville, Missouri, to Ronald W. Reinke and Viola (Jacob) Reinke. He received his Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Missouri at Rolla in 1966. Ron worked in the automotive industry for many years after serving as a captain in the Air Force from 1966-1971 at Kirtland Air Force base in Albuquerque, NM. On July 9, 1966 he married Brenda Cecil (Cooper) Reinke. They raised two daughters, Valerie Reinke and Kellie (Reinke) Manasseri. Ron had a strong faith in our loving Lord Jesus and lived a life of Christian example. He was soft spoken and thoughtful, compassionate and kind. Ron had several hobbies over his lifetime including motorcycles, cameras, sailing, reading, and Corvettes. Ron is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son-in-law, Tony Manasseri, two grandsons, Roman and Brock, two siblings, Anita Nagel and Glenn Reinke, and several nieces and nephews. The visitation will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2852 S. Dayton, Springfield, Missouri 65807 on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 9am - 11am with the funeral service following at 11am, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. The burial will be Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at St. Johns Cemetery in Ellisville, Missouri, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Benevolent Fund at Redeemer Lutheran Church.