Rinehart, Norman G.

Rinehart, Norman G.

Male 1927 - 2011  (83 years)

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  • Name Rinehart, Norman G. 
    Norman G. Rinehart (1927-2011)
    Norman G. Rinehart (1927-2011)
    Gray Family Reunion, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois, 2007
    Gray Family Reunion, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois, 2007


    Norman G. Rinehart (1927-2011)


    Contributed by Wes and Jane Cannon


    Illinois State Police
    Illinois State Police
    Birth 30 Dec 1927  Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Master Sergeant, Illinois State Police  [1
    Reference Number RINE.N001 
    _FGRAVE 66183417 
    Funeral 2 Mar 2011  Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Military Service Korean War, United States Army  [1
    United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)

    In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
    United States Army

    Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the…
    United States Army
    Korean War


    (1950-1953)

    Korea
    Military Service World War II, 82nd Airborne Division, United States Army  [1
    Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007

    On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans.

    Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event.

    This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. …
    United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)

    In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
    United States Army
    World War II
    (1939-1945)
    82nd Airborne Division ('All American'), United States Army
    82nd Airborne Division ("All American"), United States Army
    82nd Airborne Division ('All American'), United States Army
    82nd Airborne Division ("All American"), United States Army
    Death 26 Feb 2011  Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Cause: Stroke 
    Burial 2 Mar 2011  Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Headstone, Rinehart, Norman G. and Helen R.
    Headstone, Rinehart, Norman G. and Helen R.
    Person ID I10393  Carl Wayne Gray Research | Gray - Yauch

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    Last Modified 21 Mar 2024 

    Father Rinehart, Carlos,   b. 12 Jan 1904, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jul 1975, Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Cambron, Pauline,   b. 14 May 1911, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Dec 1971, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage Y  [4
    Family ID F5040  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 COTTENGAIM, Wanda C.,   b. 2 Feb 1930, Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Apr 2014, Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage Y  [5
    Children 
     1. Rinehart, E.L.
    +2. Rinehart, Norman Michael 'Mike',   b. 26 Sep 1949, Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Nov 2020, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)
     3. Rinehart, Norlan G.,   b. 25 Jan 1951, Fort Bragg, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Nov 1998, Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years)
     4. Rinehart, James E.,   b. 6 Mar 1956, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 May 2016, Christian Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)
    Family ID F5038  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2023 

    Family 2 Colyer, Helen Ruth,   b. 28 Oct 1921, Albion, Edwards County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Nov 2005, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 6 Jul 1970  Olney, Richland County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Age at Marriage He : 42 years and 7 months - She : 48 years and 9 months. 
    Family ID F5039  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2023 

    Family 3 Gray, Elsie Leona,   b. 27 Nov 1929, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jan 2014, Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 8 Jun 2006  Grand Rivers, Garrard County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 6, 7
    Age at Marriage He : 78 years and 6 months - She : 76 years and 7 months. 
    Family ID F17  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Norman G. Rinehart, 83, of Flora, IL died at 1:40 AM Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Good Samaritan RHC in Mt. Vernon, IL.

      He was born December 30, 1927 in Sailor Springs, IL to Carlos & Pauline (Cambron) Rinehart. He married Helen R. (Colyer) Duke on July 6, 1970 in Olney, IL. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2005. He later married Leona (Gray) McDowell Taylor on June 8, 2006.

      Mr. Rinehart was a retired Master Sergeant with Illinois State Police and served in the U.S. Army during WWII and Korea.

      His memberships and interests included the following: Bethel United Methodist Church in Clay City, lifetime member and past master of both Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF&AM and Louisville Masonic Lodge #196 AF&AM, Cisne Eastern Star, 82nd Airborne Division Associtation, Past Clay County Deputy Coroner, Past Republican Committeeman, and was an avid gardener.

      He is survived by his wife: Leona Rinehart of Flora; three sons: Michael, Eric, and James; three brothers: Carroll Paul, William, Larry; three sisters: Ila Rushing, Rosalee Wildbur, and Mary Lovellette; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Helen), son (Norlan), and two infant brothers.

      Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday (March 2, 2011) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

      Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.

      There will be Masonic Rites.

      Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Mission Fund, Masonic Charities, Relay For Life, or Illinois State Police Fallen Officer's Fund.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2820] Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Illinois, Obituary, Rinehart, Norman G, (Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Illinois, 28 Feb 2011), none. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S2821] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Rinehart, Norman G., 83, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Rinehart&GSiman=1&GScid=1961098&GRid=66183417&), none. (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S2822] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Rinehart, Norman G. and Helen R., (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Rinehart&GSiman=1&GScid=1961098&GRid=66183417&), none. (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S5382] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Rinehart, Carlos P., (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32408026), none. (Reliability: 2).

    5. [S4310] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Schnautz, Wanda, 84, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Cottengaim&GSiman=1&GScid=105411&GRid=128439906&), none. (Reliability: 2).

    6. [S18] Frank & Bright Funeral Home (Flora, Illinois), Obituary, Rinehart, Elsie Leona, 84, (https://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/185/), none. (Reliability: 2).

    7. [S560] Blank, Debra, Debra Blank, Instant Message with Carl Wayne Gray, 10, 11, 16 July 2006 (Reliability: 2).