Marcelette Kathern Reinhart

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, December 24, 1922
Date of Death:
Monday, March 20, 2017
Age:
94 years old

Visitation

Date: Tuesday April 04, 2017
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]

Memorial Mass

Date: Tuesday April 04, 2017
Time: 10:30 am

Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, December 24, 1922
Date of Death:
Monday, March 20, 2017
Age:
94 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, December 24, 1922
Date of Death:
Monday, March 20, 2017
Age:
94 years old

Marcelette Kathern Reinhart

Marcie Reinhart of 2402 12th Avenue NW, Rochester MN died on Monday, March 20th.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 AM at Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester.  Friends may call at the Church starting at 9:30 AM.  After the Mass, a luncheon will be held in Founder’s Hall, with the burial at Calvary Cemetery to follow.

Marcelette Kathern Wiltgen was born on December 24, 1922 on the Wiltgen family farm in Cascade Township, Olmsted County to Edward and Helen (Kipp) Wiltgen.  She was one of four children, two other girls (Dorothy Wiltgen and Marie Grim) and one boy (Ervin Wiltgen).  She attended school first in Cascade Township, later at Saint John’s Catholic School, and graduated from Rochester High School in 1941.  She moved to the Saint Paul area after graduating from high school.  She subsequently met Hugo Steven Reinhart (originally from New Ulm) in Saint Paul and married him on April 7, 1947 at the Saint Paul Cathedral.  They lived in Saint Paul, until Hugo was transferred with the US Air Force.  Marcie and Hugo lived in a number of different places in the US, including Anchorage Alaska.  She was an accounting clerk for the US Geological Survey in Alaska.  They adopted their two Canadian-born children, Pam Nellis and Ron Reinhart, while stationed in Alaska.  Hugo retired from the Air Force in 1962 after serving 20 years and they moved back to Rochester.

Marcie and her husband were foster parents for Olmsted County Social Services for seventeen years, accepting over 100 children into their home.  The ages of the children ranged from new born infants to teenagers and stayed with the family for a few days to a few years.  Marcie enjoyed ceramics, needlepoint, antiquing, garage sales, and travel.  Her children looked forward to their special garage sale presents each Christmas!  Marcie worked as a secretary at Saint Pius X School for a number of years, before retiring in 1981.  After retirement, Marcie and Hugo loved to spend as much time as they could each winter in Oahu, Hawaii.  They worked together to take antique wood furniture that was in very rough shape (and sometimes in many pieces) and lovingly restore them.  They were truly a talented team of antique refinishers.  Marcie and Hugo were active members of the Saint Pius Church community, with Marcie serving as a member of Saint Raphael’s Guild.

Marcie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Hugo Steven, on June 16, 2003, her son Ron Reinhart (Connie Maier) of Conrad, Montana on October 12, 2015, and her brother and sisters.  She is survived by her daughter Pam Nellis (Randy) of Maple Grove MN and two grandchildren, Kelly & Dan Nellis.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Madonna Towers of Rochester.

Condolences

The family of Marcelette Kathern Reinhart has received the following condolences.

Pam and family,


I am so sorry about the sad loss of your mother - she was such a lovely lady. She always had her distinct smile. Over the years I have remembered our family gatherings at your parents home - such great food - the card games - and of course your mom's great daiquiris.


Your mom, dad and Ron are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out.


Your cousin,


Bill

At times like this there are few words. My condolences to her family and all who knew and loved her. Her true concern for others always impressed me.

Pam, how sad we were to learn of your mom's death.  We've had so much fun with her in the last few years, especially our outings with her and my folks at Old Country Buffet.  We loved her stories, her wry sense of humor, and her good heart.  We feel privileged to have been a small part of her life and will never forget her.  Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.  Suzie (Radio) and David Finkelstein

Pam and family,


I am so sorry about the sad loss of your mother - she was such a lovely lady. She always had her distinct smile. Over the years I have remembered our family gatherings at your parents home - such great food - the card games - and of course your mom's great daiquiris.


Your mom, dad and Ron are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out.


Your cousin,


Bill

Sorry to hear about Marcie's death.  Her good advice on our wedding night, 50 years ago, will always be remembered by this niece/godchild.  The times we stayed at the Reinhart Hotel when dad was so ill, will never be forgotten.  She always welcomed us with a smile after a long day at the hospital.  You and your family are in our prayers. May she rest in peace.


Ron and Connie Wendinger

 Dear Pam, Randy and family-


We want to tell you how sorry we are of the loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.  She was a wonderful woman and dear friend and we will miss her deeply.  


Bev and Mike Radio

I am going to miss her beautiful smiling face and wonderful sense of humor! Much love to you Pam and your whole family!

Pam, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.  She was such a sweet lady and such a good friend to my folks.  I am sending many prayers and thoughts your way.  Take care.