Harold A. Reinke

Serial Number 37658652; Enlisted Camp Dodge January 28, 1943

Largest group from Manning that entered the service at one time
their first destination was Camp Dodge.
Front Row: Melvin “Toots” Grimm, Gene Strathman, Dean Noble, Paul Vetter
Middle Row: Harold Reinke, Roger Eich, Harry “Bony” Hargens, Elmer “Burley” Joens, Carl Rostermundt
Back Row: Orland Joens, Merlin Struve

Manning Monitor article------ 1943

Harold Reinke Writes
Just a few lines to thank you for sending me the Monitor. I enjoy getting it. I also wish to thank the American Legion.
I have finished my basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. I am now stationed at San Antonio, Texas for about 12 weeks at the Ordnance tractor school here.
I wish to send my regards to all my friends back home.
Harold Reinke.

In Honored Memory Harold Reinke

Visitation Thursday, August 22, 2013, 4-7 PM Ohde Funeral Home, Manning
Funeral Service Friday, August 23, 2013, 10:30 A.M. Zion Lutheran Church, Manning
Officiating Reverend Jonathan Conner
Music "I Know That My redeemer Lives" "Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art" Congregation
Carlys Stribe, Accompanist
Casketbearers Harold's Grandchildren
Honorary Casketbearers Harold's Great Grandchildren
Interment with Military Honors
American Legion Post 22
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517
Manning Cemetery, Manning
Interment with Military Honors will follow the funeral service at the Manning Cemetery.

Harold Henry August, son of Reinhard August and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Stumpe) Reinke, was born November 25, 1918, in Manning, Iowa. He grew up and attended school in Manning. After completing his education, Harold started working at Harry Diamond's Metal and Scrap Company and also helped Dr. Orren W. Wyatt.
On January 23, 1941, Harold was united in marriage with Elaine Petersen at the Zion Lutheran Church Parsonage in Manning. In 1943 Harold was drafted into the United States Army where he served six months until his medical discharge later that year. Harold and Elaine and their family eventually made their home in the house on Blaine Street that Harold's grandparents purchased when they came to America. After returning from the service, Harold worked at Priebe and Sons Hatchery for a number of years; drove a bulldozer for Jack Boeck for a short time and with seven other men worked at Swanson's Packing Plant in Omaha. He quit Swansons in 1947 and worked for Clark Salvage before he started his own salvage business. Harold operated his business for over 50 years, never really retiring. Local folks always knew they could call Harold if they had scrap metal they needed to be rid of. Elaine rode with Harold on many trips to the salvage yard after their family was grown.

Harold was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manning and the American Legion. He loved fishing and his hobbies. Many remember him as a great story teller. He raised all kinds of animals including raccoons, mink and goats. When he could no longer live at home he became a resident of the Manning Plaza. He loved being there, being the center of attention, playing Bingo and participating in Happy Hour. He was an active Plaza resident up until the day he died. His family greatly appreciated the wonderful care he received at the Plaza.

Harold died on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at the Manning Plaza at the age of 94 years, 8 months and 5 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter in law Ruth Reinke and brother Elmer Reinke.

Harold is survived by his wife Elaine Reinke of Manning; nine children: Roger Reinke of Arvada, Colorado; Mary Segebart (Dale) of Denison; Vergene Wallace (Tom) of Waterloo, Nebraska; Karen Riesselman (Dave) of Lake View; Helen Avitt (Darrel) of Ankeny; Duane Reinke (Judy) of Ankeny; Donna Campbell (Allen) of Pueblo West, Colorado; Dale "Ernie" Reinke (Karen) of Manning; and Diane Reinke-Kendrick (Greg) of Mitchellville; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.