Robert F. Reinert, known as Bob, was called home to be with Jesus on October 31, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 79 years old.
Bob’s life was transformed when he came to faith in Jesus Christ during college. He led numerous Bible studies and served faithfully in church leadership. He and his wife Andrea led a small group for over 30 years, building deep friendships. These same friends supported them faithfully through his illness.
Bob graduated from Wheaton Central HS in1964, competed as a collegiate gymnast at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and completed his psychology degree at Winona State University in 1973.
He served for over two decades in the U.S. Air Force, flying T-37s and Huey helicopters, and retiring as a Major in 1992. He then served Winona County as County Administrator before retiring in 2009.
Bob faced cancer with grace and unwavering faith. We are deeply grateful to all his caregivers, especially Winona Hospice. He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Andrea, four children: Carlyn (Tim) Wilson, Robin (Andrew) Olsen, Mandy (Wade) Swenson, and Christian (Hadley) Reinert, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2025, at 4pm with visitation beginning at 3:30pm at Pleasant Valley Church (1363 Homer Rd. Winona, MN). A dinner will be served following the service. Robert will be laid to rest at Minnesota State veteran’s Cemetery – Preston.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family.
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
