R.I.P. Bob Rinehart, Longtime APDSG member

Bob at the picnic last Summer

I'm sorry to report Bob Rinehart, the genial Texan in the old-fashioned suspenders, has died. According to Caroline, his wife, Parkinson's Disease did not play a major role in Bob's final hours as he was also coping with cancer and other ailments as well. Not that you would have known that to look or interact casually with him. He took his health problems in stride, and held to a balanced view of life. He was a solid, reassuring presence.

Bob worked for the BLM in land law. He processed native claims, allotments and the like, traveling the state widely. A great joy of his life was flying. He was a pilot who owned three small airplanes. He also loved public radio. especially Prairie Home Companion. He went on two Prairie Home Companion-sponsored cruises, on which he and his wife Caroline met Garrison Keillor the host of the show.

Bob could be quite witty. I remember hearing him answering the question "Who are the Kardashians?" with the reply " Evil Star Trek aliens from the planet Kardashia."  Members of our support group are likely to recall him fondly for the ribs he would provide to our annual Summer potluck. They and he will be missed.  Our condolences go to Caroline and the rest of his family.

The services for Bob will be held 2:00 Saturday the 28th at The First Congregationalist Church, 2610 East Northern lights, tucked in behind Wendler Junior High)