Michael Walter Reinking 1950 - 2021

REINKING

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/19/2021 at 09:40:50

Sioux City Journal
4 April 2021

Sioux City

Michael Walter Reinking, 70, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his residence, of natural causes.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Mike was born in Sioux City on Oct. 29, 1950, to his parents, Jack and Maxine Reinking. After graduating from Central High School in 1968, he attended the University of Iowa and the University of South Dakota. Shortly thereafter, he began his six-year service in the United States Air Force National Guard.

He then began his career at Carlson Machine Company, a business founded by and named for his maternal grandfather. He spent most of his business life there, working beside his father for many years, before retiring as Managing Partner.

Mike had many interests. He loved the mountains, often visiting a second home he maintained in Fairplay, Colo. He was a big sports fan, particularly of the NBA and college basketball. He was an avid cyclist and was proud of his annual participation in RAGBRAI.

Mike was varyingly described by his friends and relatives as a special person, a gentle soul, a loyal friend and neighbor and as being both fun and funny. He was a wonderful son, grandson and brother. He was "Uncle Mike" to his eight nieces and nephews and a life-long friend to his 11 cousins. In recovery, he enjoyed the support of a tremendous group of friends who provided him with physical support and spiritual guidance.

He is survived by his sister, Jane Reinking of Pueblo, Colo.; and his brother, John Reinking of Oak Park, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mike will be sorely missed and never forgotten.