CLARENCE REINHARDT

CLARENCE REINHARDT

November 09, 1931 - November 12, 2022

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Clarence Bernhardt Reinhardt of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away on November 12, 2022, at the age of 91.  Soothe his rest with your sweetest singing.

 Clary was born in Beulah, North Dakota, on November 9th, 1931, to father, Johannes Reinhardt and mother, Elizabeth Hornbacher, both German immigrants from Southern Russia. The 2nd youngest of 11 children, he moved in with his older sister to attend high school in Bismarck, graduating in 1950. Clary served in the ND national guard in high school and then enlisted in the army, training to be a paratrooper during the Korean War.   Traveling on a train to Chicago, he met corporal Irene Bruining (Solen ND). Defined by work ethic, passion for music, devotion to church and family, He and Irene provided a loving home to their children, grandchildren in Minneapolis/Coon Rapids, Minnesota. 

 In 1998 following the passing of Irene and his retirement from Bethlehem Steele, Clary was blessed to marry MaryAnn Miller of Neenah Wisconsin.  He and MaryAnn enjoyed their mutual commitment to church, community and family through extraordinary service, and passionate pursuit of hobbies including music, golf, travel and participation in grandchildren's school activities. He will be remembered for his dedication to officer roles, editing newsletters and just being a hard worker bee for many organizations including Fox Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus, American Legion Post #33, 40/8, Honor Guard, St Vincent DePaul, Fox Valley Community Table. He was very proud to receive his 70 years of continuous membership certificate in the American Legion this year. 

Clary is preceded in death by his siblings and daughter in law, Nikki.  He is survived by his beloved wife, MaryAnn; brothers in law, Lloyd and Fred (Lois) Bruning; children: Greg (Pam), Gary (Nikki), Carla (Jeff), Jonathan (Rhonda),  Pam Broussard (Alex), Eric Miller(Traci); grandchildren: Scott, Phil, Toni, Derek, Josh, Alysha, Maureen, Olivia, Alex, Bella, Nicholas, Lorelai; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at St Paul's Lutheran Church, 200 N. Commercial St., Neenah, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 am, following a visitation from 9:00-11:00 am.

Military Honors will be performed with the Neenah/Menasha Veterans Honor Guard.  Clary will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers please send donations to any of Clary's charities listed above.

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Tim
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Thank you for all the good times visiting and asking me to attend  Fox valley Aires concert which we truly loved   May your  soul,RIP    Tim Hewitt
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Laura Broussard Duhe
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Sending healing prayers and comfort to Mr. Clary’s family. Please know that he was much loved by his adopted family here in Louisiana. We will cherish our memories of him — whether at Mardi Gras parades, holiday meals, grandparents day or  football games. He was always present for us and a real 2nd grandpa to a slew of Broussard (and Duhe) kids. May he be welcomed into heaven by a singing quartet of heavenly angels.
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Jeanne Broussard
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Sending love and prayers from south Louisiana to all of Clary’s family and friends.  Clary was a cherished presence in our family for over 20 yrs.  I have so many memories that include him.  He will be missed.  RIP Grandpa♥️
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kevin E and Charlene L Hartlaub
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I only knew Clary for a short time, but he will always have a special place in my heart and in Kevin's heart.
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Gregory Rein˙ardt
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Excerpt from When Great Trees Fall - by Maya Angelou “ and when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can be. Be and Be better. For they existed.” Dad, you existed. You were "all in" for every moment of every day of your life. We are all better for your presence. Your life was filled with music/songs and service to God, your country, your family and your community. Thank you, sir.
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Gregory Rein˙ardt
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Excerpt from When Great Trees Fall - by Maya Angelou “ and when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can be. Be and Be better. For they existed.” Dad, you existed. You were "all in" for every moment of every day of your life. We are all better for your presence. Your life was filled with music/songs and service to God, your country, your family and your community. Thank you, sir.

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