Service Information
Robert “Rabbit” Reinitz, age 63, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America.
Obituary
Robert “Bob” Wayne Reinitz was born on November 6, 1958, in Waconia, Minnesota. He was the son of Wayne and Margaret (Mullins) Reinitz. The eldest of four children, Bob grew up on the family farm near Norwood Young America which fostered a love of hobby farming.
Bob married Terry Whitaker on November 25, 1978. Bob and Terry raised three sons on the family farm. They shared 43 years of marriage.
To many he was affectionately known as Rabbit. Bob had a love for horses, hard work, hunting, ice fishing, beer, and singing classic country.
Bob had a talent for working on engines. He was a mechanic and ran his own shop, Rabbit’s Repair, in Cologne.
Robert “Bob” Reinitz, a longtime resident of Norwood Young America, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home at age 63. Blessed be his memory.
Robert is survived by his:
Wife, Terry (Whitaker) Reinitz;
Children, Jason Reinitz and his wife, Jami of Cologne, MN,
Jeremy Reinitz and his wife, Summer of Glencoe, MN,
Jerad Reinitz of Norwood Young America, MN;
Grandchildren, Robert Reinitz, Jaelyn Reinitz, Harper Reinitz, Weston Reinitz, Jacob Reinitz;
Mother, Margaret (Dave Walker) Reinitz of Lakeville, MN;
Stepmother, Donna Reinitz of Glencoe, MN;
Siblings, Ross Reinitz of Norton, KS,
Bonnie Lindeman of St. Cloud, MN;
Nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his Father, Wayne Reinitz; Siblings, Joyce Bauernfeind, Jeanne Reinitz and Bruce Lindeman.
Bruce Pawelk says
I will miss you.
Karen Ruble says
RIP cousin Robert.
Robin+(Reinitz)+Klopp says
So sorry for your loss!
So sad another cousin is gone way too soon!
May your good memories help you through your loss!
sandy schmitt says
Rabbit you will be deeply missed by everyone in cologne . You were a great guy.
Pat & Cheryl says
Gone but will never be forgotten. We will miss you Rabbit so many good times great memories. RiP.
Kimberly Traxler says
Until we meet again dear friend
Joe and Rosemary says
Gone to soon to join his many family and friends at the table of the lord. We will miss you and will keep many memories of our days gone by.
Joe and Rosemary Niesen says
Gone to soon to join his many family and friends at the table of the lord. We will miss you and will keep many memories of our days gone by.
Joyce schwartz says
Rip prayers for you.
Ang says
Much too young. You’ll be missed Rab, by so many people. Prayers for comfort and peace for you all as you mourn the loss of your beloved “Rabbit”. He always had a smile and a joke, no matter what he may have been struggling with himself. So many memories. Hang on to those memories and keep them close. Much love to you all. May God keep you close and comfort you through this loss.
Laura Bessel says
I think we all are in shock over the loss of such a great person. So many wonderful memories with him, he will be missed! RIP Rabbit
Cousin Marcia Duda (McPadden) says
To Roberts family, May the Lord give you comfort and peace through this difficult time.
Lois Fahey says
Dearest Terry and family: He will be missed by all the many friends he has made. Remember you have many, many great memories to get through a very tough time. I am sure he will be working with horses and his friends. RIP Rabbit.
Mona Clark says
So sorry Reinitz Family he will be missed by a lot of people.
Jane says
Deepest condolences Terry and family
Jane Brabec
Nancy Eiden says
God rest your soul Rabbit. Me and my sister Cindy have many fun memories of playing drums in the band with you. You were quit the character. Such a joyful and friendly person to be around. RIP.
Mark Exstedt says
What a nice guy. Met him in high school. He will be missed by many.
Caroline Rae P. Montague-Mullins says
Sending Love and Aloha to Aunt Margaret and the family of my first cousin, Rob. So thankful that we were able to meet once at the family farm in Minnesota when he was 6 and I was 8. I am sure that Uncle Wayne, Joyce & Jeanne were there to welcome him to Heaven with open arms. Blessings and loving thoughts go out to his wife, children & grandchildren from all of his family here in Hawai’i.
Ron Ketcher says
I was shocked to hear this my prayers are for the family of Bob that God will give them strength and peace during this time of mourning this great loss to them and everyone who had been blessed by knowing him
Louie and Ardeen Graupmann says
Terry and family
So sorry to hear of Rabit’s passing. You have our sympthy. He did a great job putting tile in our house. Great guy to work with.
Take care,
Louie and Ardeen Graupmann
David McDonald says
Just found out about Bob and our prayers are with the family. Great man gone too soon.