1936
Donald
2016
Donald "Don" J. Rinehart, Csm (Ret.)
September 14, 1936 — November 8, 2016
Donald "Don" J. Rinehart CSM (Ret.) passed away November 8th, 2016 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and their three children; Lori Phelps, Christie Charlton and Tracy Holman as well as their families. Lori: Dennis (son-in-law), Kelsey (granddaughter) and Hailey (granddaughter). Christie: Kurt (son-in-law), Kedric (grandson), Nathaniel (grandson) and Erin (granddaughter). Tracy: Thad (son-in-law), Kyle (grandson) and Ainsley (granddaughter). He is also survived by his sister, Judith Ziolkowski of Roseville, MI.
Don was born on September 14, 1936 in Nashville, TN to Joseph and Lena Rinehart. He spent his childhood years in Detroit, MI with siblings Judy, Betty, Truman, Bud, Jack, and Bill. As a youth, he loved spending time at the roller rink competing in roller skating competitions.
Don lived his life doing the things he loved and providing opportunities for his children. When he was just 18 years old, he enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving in the United States Navy, Don met and fell in love with Ruth Shockley, his spouse of almost 59 years. Don's military career continued with enlistments in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve and the Oregon Army National Guard. He completed his service at the 82nd RAOC in Lake Oswego as a Command Sergeant Major with 41 plus years of service. Don's 30 year civil service career concluded with his retirement from the Internal Revenue Service in January of 1993.
In 1960, Don and his wife moved to the Pacific Northwest with their infant daughter, Lori, and had two more daughters they raised in Portland and Eastern Oregon. While in Eastern Oregon, Don built lasting relationships with fellow guard members and developed a love of boating. Some of his family's best memories are spending time with him at his boat house at McNary Yacht Club and boating on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.
In Don's retirement years, he enjoyed visiting Hawaii with his wife Ruth. They enjoyed the Hale Koa resort and the Bare Foot Bar's Mai Tai, which he said were the best in the world. While at home, Don spent a lot of time in his garage, putting a lot of time and effort into restoring his 1954 Ford Skyliner. He loved showing off his car and collecting a large number of trophies at local car shows.
Don will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Don was born on September 14, 1936 in Nashville, TN to Joseph and Lena Rinehart. He spent his childhood years in Detroit, MI with siblings Judy, Betty, Truman, Bud, Jack, and Bill. As a youth, he loved spending time at the roller rink competing in roller skating competitions.
Don lived his life doing the things he loved and providing opportunities for his children. When he was just 18 years old, he enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving in the United States Navy, Don met and fell in love with Ruth Shockley, his spouse of almost 59 years. Don's military career continued with enlistments in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve and the Oregon Army National Guard. He completed his service at the 82nd RAOC in Lake Oswego as a Command Sergeant Major with 41 plus years of service. Don's 30 year civil service career concluded with his retirement from the Internal Revenue Service in January of 1993.
In 1960, Don and his wife moved to the Pacific Northwest with their infant daughter, Lori, and had two more daughters they raised in Portland and Eastern Oregon. While in Eastern Oregon, Don built lasting relationships with fellow guard members and developed a love of boating. Some of his family's best memories are spending time with him at his boat house at McNary Yacht Club and boating on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.
In Don's retirement years, he enjoyed visiting Hawaii with his wife Ruth. They enjoyed the Hale Koa resort and the Bare Foot Bar's Mai Tai, which he said were the best in the world. While at home, Don spent a lot of time in his garage, putting a lot of time and effort into restoring his 1954 Ford Skyliner. He loved showing off his car and collecting a large number of trophies at local car shows.
Don will truly be missed by all who knew him.
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