Ronald F. Reinhardt

Ronald Fred Reinhardt, our cherished brother, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at home in Creve Coeur, Mo. on July 14, 2024, at the age of ninety. Born on Jan. 4, 1934, in Florissant, Mo., to Fred and Jeanette Reinhardt, Ron was the eldest of three children. After high school, he moved to Mount Vernon, Ill. to work for General Motors as an accountant. Ron met his beloved wife, Georgia Rubenacker, in 1960 while they were living in the same apartment building. The couple married on Aug. 6, 1962 in Mount Vernon, Ill. Together, they raised two sons in St. Louis. After retiring from General Motors in 1989, Ron and Georgia moved to Highland Beach, Fla. and operated a community of beachfront condominiums called Sunny Surf. Years later, they decided to relocate back to St. Louis in order to be closer to their son (David) and their two grandchildren. Ron was a man of resilience and strength, facing life's challenges with determination and grace. His generosity, dependability, and loving spirit left an impression on all who knew him. Ron was known for being a master handyman, fixing anything and everything with the greatest of ease. He loved cars and enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Most recently, he enjoyed reading crime novels, streaming his favorite shows on Netflix, mastering his iPhone and spending time with his precious family. Ron leaves behind his younger siblings, Judy Miller of Salem, S.C. and Gary Reinhardt of West Palm Beach, Fla.; his son, David (Margaret) Shockley of St. Louis; his two grandchildren, Krista (Jason) Jacobs of St. Louis and Brian (Kaleigh) Shockley of Castle Pines, Colo. as well and two great-grandchildren, Ella (age 7) and Greyson (age 2). He is preceded in death by his parents, his soulmate of 61 years, Georgia Reinhardt, in Nov. 2023, and his youngest son, Steven Reinhardt, in June 2024. A celebration of his life will take place on July 23, 2024, at Valhalla Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held from 9-10 am and the celebration of life, hosted by his family, will begin at 10 am. A private family inurnment will take place after Ron’s celebration of life at Valhalla Indoor Mausoleum where he will be laid to rest beside his wife. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Ron’s memory to: the Dementia Society of America, the National Alliance on Mental Illness or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Ron will forever be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering dedication to his family, and his gentle soul.

Ronald F. Reinhardt

January 4, 1934 - July 14, 2024