Tom Rheinecker's Obituary
Tom Rheinecker, age 78, of Cutler, IL, passed away in his home on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:13 a.m.
Thomas was born on April 2, 1946 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Kermit J. and Lydia Marie (Lunnemann) Rheinecker. On June 17, 1972 he married Janet Carol Heyduck in Centralia, IL and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2021. Tom was an auctioneer and an agricultural teacher in Pinckneyville and Nashville, IL. He was a member of the American Hereford Association, Egyptian Cattleman's Association, and the Illinois Beef Association. He enjoyed raising cattle and watching his grandkids play baseball.
Survivors include his two sons, Gary Rheinecker of Cutler, IL and Randy (Sarah) Rheinecker of Nashville, IL; one daughter, Jody (Mike) Lynch of Coulterville, IL; two brothers, Don (Ann Beth) Rheinecker of Sparta, IL and Ralph (Karen) Rheinecker of Steeleville, IL; five grandchildren, Phoenix, Cheyenne, Hunter, Chad, and Austin; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet; one son, Chad Rheinecker; and one brother in infancy, James Rheinecker.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., with Mike Higgerson officiating. Interment will be in Cutler Cemetery, Cutler, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pinckneyville, Trico, or Nashville's F.F.A. programs.
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