LYLE W. RINEHART

Lyle W. Rinehart Aug. 22, 1928 - Feb. 3, 2015 SOUTH BEND - Lyle W. Rinehart, 86, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away at 6:06 PM February 3rd, 2015, at the Center for Hospice Care, South Bend, IN. He was born August 22, 1928, to Geraldine Dale and Arthur Rinehart in Edwardsburg, (Ontwa Twp.), Michigan. His mother, Geraldine Dale Howell, and step-father, Lawrence Howell, have preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Frances M. Dabrowiak on February 7, 1959. She survives along with three sons, Tom, Rick and Mike Rinehart. He has 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grand-daughters. He leaves 3 sisters, Joan Dean, Virginia Green and Patricia Murray. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1947 and served in the Army in the Korean War.

Lyle worked at Torrington for 30 years until it closed. His last 10 years, until the age of 70, he worked at Hill's True Value. He was a Cub Master and later Scout Master for Troop 444 at Portage United Methodist Church (nka Northwest United Methodist Church). He was a member of Bowlers Country Club, VFW 9820, American Legion Post 50, Moose Lodge. He was a volunteer for everything his wife asked of him as well as helping his friends. The family would like to thank everyone at Hospice who provided him excellent care and support. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church. He has donated his body to IU Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine.

Memorial services will be held in the Spring when the weather gets better. In memory of Lyle, contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Church, 2822 Corpus Christi Dr., South Bend, IN 46628; or Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free; I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day; To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don't lengthen it now with undo grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now. He set me free.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Feb. 5, 2015.

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