Rinehart, Norman G.

1927 - 2011  (83 years)

• Name	Rinehart, Norman G.
  		Norman G. Rinehart (1927-2011)
  		Gray Family Reunion, Charley Brown Park, Flora, Illinois, 2007 Norman G. Rinehart (1927-2011) Contributed by Wes and Jane Cannon
  		Illinois State Police
  Birth	30 Dec 1927	Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois   [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   [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
  Death	26 Feb 2011	Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois   [1, 2, 3]
  	Cause: Stroke
  Burial	2 Mar 2011	Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois   [1, 2, 3]
  		Headstone, Rinehart, Norman G. and Helen R.
  Person ID	I10393	Carl Wayne Gray Research | Gray - Yauch William Gray and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Yauch Descendants, Jauch - Hasler Jacob Jauch and Margaret 'Margret' Hasler Descendants, Mitchell - Pendleton Joseph Henry 'Joe' Mitchell and Elizabeth Anna Pendleton Descendants, Pendleton - Wilson Jonathan Pendleton and Eliza Ann Wilson Descendants, Hasler - ? Mr. Hasler and ? Descendants, Lents - Seal Jacob Lents and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Seal Descendants, Jauch - Birk Christian 'Heitl' Jauch and Maria Birk Descendants, Mitchell - ? James Mitchell and ? Descendants
  Last Modified	21 Mar 2024

  
  

  Father	Rinehart, Carlos,   b. 12 Jan 1904, Clay County, Illinois d. 26 Jul 1975, Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Cambron, Pauline,   b. 14 May 1911, Clay County, Illinois d. 18 Dec 1971, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (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 d. 21 Apr 2014, Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (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 d. 3 Nov 2020, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 71 years)   3. Rinehart, Norlan G.,   b. 25 Jan 1951, Fort Bragg, North Carolina d. 9 Nov 1998, Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 47 years)   4. Rinehart, James E.,   b. 6 Mar 1956, Flora, Clay County, Illinois d. 9 May 2016, Christian Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri (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 d. 14 Nov 2005, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	6 Jul 1970	Olney, Richland County, Illinois   [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 d. 19 Jan 2014, Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	8 Jun 2006	Grand Rivers, Garrard County, Kentucky   [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

  [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). [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). [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). [S5382] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Rinehart, Carlos P., (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32408026), none. (Reliability: 2). [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). [S18] Frank & Bright Funeral Home (Flora, Illinois), Obituary, Rinehart, Elsie Leona, 84, (https://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/185/), none. (Reliability: 2). [S560] Blank, Debra, Debra Blank, Instant Message with Carl Wayne Gray, 10, 11, 16 July 2006 (Reliability: 2).