Robert Dale Reinert

North English- Robert Dale Reinert was born November 20, 1930 near Harper, Iowa, the son of Harold Albert & Adella M. (Fry) Reinert. Bob attended a one-room country school and graduated from Webster High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On May 23, 1953, Robert was united in marriage to Doris Jean Lekin at the North English Methodist Church. They were stationed in Kentucky from 1952-1954 Afterwards they lived on a farm just off of Pigeon Road from 1955-1964, and in the fall of 1964, they moved into North English. He was a self-employed carpenter for 46 years. During this time, he built over 50 homes. He retired in 1996. Bob was a trustee for the North English Methodist Church and a volunteer for the North English Fire Department. Bob enjoyed woodworking, collecting antique tools and tractors, making furniture for his daughters and grandchildren, and attending their sporting events and his grandchildren's activities. Bob died on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the English Valley Care Center, at the age of 85 years.

He is survived by his wife Doris of North English; two daughters Roberta (Craig) Trost of East Lyme, CT, and Melody (Eric) Schwenke of Sigourney; five grandchildren Jason (Astrid) Trost of London, England, Brian (Lucy) Trost of East Lyme, CT, Ryne (Emily) Schwenke of North English, Kory (Paige) Schwenke of Keota, and Megan Schwenke of Cedar Falls; two great grandchildren Caleb and Lillian Trost; and a sister Betty (Dick) Smith of Walford. He was preceded by his parents.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 am on Monday, November 7, 2016, at the Powell Funeral Home, North English. Pastor Luke Caster will officiate. Burial will be in the North English Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 6, from 2-5 pm at the Powell Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in memory to Mahaska County Hospice or English Valleys Community Schools. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com