Bellville Times

George Reinicke was born December 1, 1915 in Bellville, Austin County, Texas
where he lived for the first 86 years of his life. The son of Max A.W. and
Bertha Muery Reinicke, he grew up and attended school in Bellville.
In 1949, George married Lenora Kemper. They made their home in Bellville on
the Reinicke homestead. George was employed by Sante Fe Railroad retiring
after 35 years of service. For most of his lifetime, he also farmed and
ranched, and raised cattle. Lenora preceded him in death.
In 2001, he married Betty Richardson of Cypress. They made their home in
Madisonville.
George enjoyed his family, reading, and playing cards and dominoes. He also
enjoyed every-day drives through the country, beautiful sunsets and good
food. He loved entertaining his friends with old family stories. He was
always able to see the good in people.
He passed away Friday, April 13, 2007 in Madisonville, Texas at the age of
91. He is survived by his wife, Betty Reinicke of Madisonville, son Jimmie
Reinicke and his wife, Joyce, of Bellville, stepdaughters Cheryl Allday and
her husband, Gerald, of Houston, and Donna Farmer and her husband, Maurice,
of Cypress, grandchildren Jeffery and Juliet Farmer, Jeremy and Karen
Farmer, all of Cypress, Eric Goodrich and Tyler Goodrich, Houston, and
greatgranddaughters Zoe Farmer and Ava Farmer, both of Cypress. he is also
survived by his nephew, Rocbert Reinicke of Bellville, and many dear
friends. George was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lenora,
grandsons Wendel Max Reinicke, Max Lee Reinicke and Derrick Allen Reinicke,
and his daughter-in-law, Karen Reinicke.
Funeral services were at 10 am, Monday, April 16, 2007 at the Schmidt
Funeral Chapel with Ray Mellard officiating.

Posted by Joy Neely