Fred J. Reiner

Fred J. Reiner, age 69 of Grove City, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011. Fred was born and raised in Columbus, son of the late Friedrich “Fritz” and Helen Reiner. He attended South High School, graduated from Marion Franklin High School, and following high school went on to graduate from The Ohio State University. Fred taught science and math for Reynoldsburg Schools and retired from the State of Ohio with more than 25 years of service. He was a very devoted family man who enjoyed O.S.U. Football, following the stock market, woodworking, and had a strong faith in God. Being a loving husband, father, and especially a grandfather “Paw Paw” was something that was very important to him. Fred was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Grove City Lions Club, Winner’s Circle Stock Club, Columbus Maennerchor, and Oakhurst Country Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Marilyn; daughter, Liesl (John) McNamee; granddaughter, Sonja McNamee; brother, Richard (Carol) Reiner; cousins, Karl (Martha), Walter (Lois), Paul (Sheila) and John (Sheila) Reiner; nephews, John III and Andrew Kokoruda; niece, Candace Hale; and many other extended family members and dear friends as well as numerous relatives in Germany. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2213 White Rd., Grove City. Family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday and 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway. Pastor Kevin Westra officiating. Interment Concord Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church School, Fred J. Reiner Scholarship Fund, 2213 White Rd., Grove City, Ohio 43213. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.