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In Loving Memory
John Wayne Reitnauer
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7/10/2010
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John Wayne "Poppy" Reitnauer, Sr., 77, Gainesville Died July, 10th, 2010 at North Florida Regional Medical Center.
"Poppy" was born in Jackson, MI, served in the U.S. Navy and was a Structural Engineer. He loved the Gators and especially liked Gator basketball.
"Poppy" was predeceased by his parents John and Bernandine Reitnauer and a granddaughter Angela Durham. He is survived by his wife Sophia Ann Reitnauer, a son John Reitnauer, Jr., five daughters, Pam Reitnauer, Jan
Herbst(Harry), Lynn Jamison(Scott), Susan Reitnauer, Sophia Ruth Patnaude(Robert) and 15 Grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, 725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville with Fr. Jeff McGowan, Pastor of Queen of Peace officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made on John's behalf to the Florida Special Olympics, 1915 Don Wickham Dr, Clermont, FL 34711.
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Online Condolences
From:
Harry & Joyce Lorick
Manhattan Beach
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Friends of the family - Jan Herbst
Dear Family and Friends,
May you feel God's love all around you during this time of loss.
In His Words: "Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand." Psalm 73:23 NIV
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7/13/2010
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From:
Linda Luetjen
Gainesville
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Friend
My dearest Sophie,
My heart is broken with yours & your family. What a wonderful legacy of love, caring & integrity John has left us all. I know "Poppy Gator" is smiling down at us. I am unable to attend the service but I am there in spirit. Love, hugs & rainbows to you all.
Linda Luetjen
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7/13/2010
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From:
Margarita & Adrian Brown
Treasure Island
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Friend
Dear Sophie and family,
We were so sad to read of John's death in the St. Pete Times. You and your family were such a meaningful part of our St. Jude family while you were living here and you were definitely missed when you moved to Gainesville. May your wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort.
God bless,
Margarita & Adrian Brown
Tab Brown, Karen Marinari & Alison Woodson
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7/14/2010
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