Thomas Rinehart

Obituary of Thomas Rinehart

Thomas G. Rinehart, 94, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at his home. Thomas was born November 18, 1917, at Humboldt, Kansas, the son of Edward H. and Mamie B. (Nickell) Rinehart. He grew up in Humboldt and helped on the family farm along with working as an auto mechanic. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. On November 19, 1942, Thomas married Queen Eileen Powers and they made their home in Humboldt where he worked for Monarch Cement Company for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. SURVIVORS: His wife of almost 70 years: Eileen Rinehart of the home 1 Son: Johnny Lee Rinehart of Humboldt, KS 3 Daughters: Sandra Sue Hamilton of Gridley, KS, Peggy Jean Murrell of Neodesha, KS and Patricia Ann Millar of Chanute, KS 11 Grandchidren and a number of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Albert Lee and Lawrence Edward Rinehart and a sister, Lilly Fern Rinehart. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL VISITATION: 6:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. INURNMENT: Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt, at a later date. MEMORIAL: Donor's Choice Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.
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