Edward A Rinehart

Princeton-Edward "Ed" Alan Rinehart, 68, of Princeton, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at OSF St. Clare in Princeton. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 7, 1956, to Donald and Mary Ann (Youngquist) Rinehart. Ed attended Princeton High School and later received his diploma. On August 1, 1998, he married Marion Luigs at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton, IL, They shared 26 years of love and companionship. Ed worked for several years as a talented meat cutter, beginning at the Wyanet Meat Locker from 1976 to 1982. He then worked at Sullivans from 1982 to 1994 and at Champion from 1994 to 2012, a position that allowed him to stay warm during the winter months. His dedication and skill in his work were deeply admired by his colleagues. A passionate outdoorsman, Ed enjoyed fishing, mowing the lawn on his John Deere mower, and grilling out. He cherished the simple joys of life and spent many happy moments with his family. His love for his children and grandchildren was immeasurable, and he held a special bond with his granddaughter, Emma. Ed will be remembered for his deep voice, infectious laugh, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Survived by wife Marion Rinehart; mother Mary Ann Rinehart, his children, two boys Jake (Racel) Rinehart of Buda, IL, Jerry (Angie) Rinehart of Wyanet; three siblings Cathy Rinehart from New Smyrna Beach, FL. Linda (Jeff) Waterstreet of Rockton, IL, Don Rinehart of Wyanet; stepchildren Brian (Rosy) Wittner, Ben (Tiffanie) Drake, Cora Drake, Beth Drake, Dylan (Danielle) Wittig and Mike (Tammy) Wittig; twenty-two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded by his parent, Donald and grandson Cole Rinehart A visitation will be held on Friday, December 27. 2024 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc & Monuments at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Scott Beaty. Graveside services to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to assist with Ed's medical expenses. Online condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Edward A Rinehart

September 7, 1956 - December 17, 2024