Robert (Bob) Rheinschmidt

Robert (Bob) Rheinschmidt, born January 30, 1924 in Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away at home on February 8, 2021.

Bob was the ninth of 10 children. He served as a radio operator in the U.S. Navy in World War II, followed by business college in Spokane, Washington.

In 1949 he married Jean Reynolds and, in 1959, they moved to Missoula, Montana, where he became an insurance agent.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Missoula Underwriters Association, and the Missoula Elks Club. For many years he was active in raising money for the Elks scholarship fund, the Hospice Ball, and other community charities.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jean; his sister, Corrine; his daughter Diane, and her husband Cliff; his son Mark and his wife Kathy; grandsons Cory, Sean, and Tanner; Sean's wife Angela and great-granddaughter Chelsea. Bob was preceded in death by his grandson, Taylor.

Bob was an avid card player and devoted sports enthusiast and never missed Tanner's baseball games with the Mavericks. Bob loved traveling, tending his flowerbeds and spending time with family.

He will be remembered for his quick wit, endless array of jokes and the cheer he brought to so many over the years.