John Bradley Reinhardt of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the age of 37, following a 4 ½ year battle with brain cancer.
John was born to John and Ruth Reinhardt on August 24, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1996 and attended Indiana State University and Ivy Tech Community College. One of his greatest accomplishments was serving as an infantryman in the United States Army from 1999-2003. He won numerous national awards while in the Army, as well as with Fedex-Kinkos and, most recently, with Cort Furniture.
John is survived by the joys of his life–two daughters, Brianna 7 and Emily 6. He also leaves behind his parents John and Ruth Reinhardt, his sister Kristi Moe (Skyler), five nieces and one nephew, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and Al Reinhardt and Fannie and Thornton Combs.
Visitation with family and friends will be at Northview Church, 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 15, with a celebration of life ceremony following at 5 p.m.
Please visit his online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com
Paul Leidig says
Ruth and John,
My sincere condolences to you both, as I know this has been a long battle. I pray that your grief and loss will be filled with great memories and hope for the future.
Paul
Bob Dranoff says
Ruth…please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bob
Steve Murray says
Ruth and family:
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope that in time the wonderful memories of your life with John will help heal the loss your heart feels today. With all thoughts and prayers for you.
Lindsay Reeves says
Ruth and John,
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Lindsay Reeves
Jacqie McWilliams says
My prayer is that the Angels are dancing in heaven and that you feel comfort and convered until you see him again in heaven. God Bless!
Psalm 118:24 – This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Bridget Lyons and Mike Covone says
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Gregory Moore says
Ruth the entire SIAC family sends our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Stan & Debbie Williamson says
Ruth,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of John. We grieve with you in this loss and pray for you and your family. May God bless and keep you as only God can at such a difficult time.
Donna Kesner says
John and Ruth,
I am so sorry for the passing of your son.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Kesner
(Worked with John @ RCI)
Tom Bullock says
My condolences to the entire Reinhardt family. May God strengthen you and bless you.
Pennie Parker says
Hi Ruth – Please know that you are your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and Keep You,
Pennie Parker
Corlis Sellers says
Dear Ruth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish you peace and pray that you are comforted by your loved ones and his glorious memories.
Ron Burgen says
Ruth, John and Kristi… Sorry for your loss or Son and Brother … RIP Brad Ron and Blaine 🙁
Amber Zeiger says
My sincere condolences to the Reinhardt family John was a really great guy. May God be with you and his beautiful girls in your time of need. God Bless
Debbie Kresge says
My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need as only he can do.
Kim Vinson says
Ruth–
Blessings of Peace and Comfort for you and your family at this difficult time.
Julie Beeman says
Dear Ruth and family, My heart is breaking for you as you deal with John’s death. I wish I had great words of comfort and wisdom, but I don’t know how to adequately convey my sympathies. Please know you all are in my prayers, and that you are covered with God’s comfort and peace.
Kim Duyst says
Ruth – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Peace and blessings to you
Matt Meiners says
To John’s Family:
I worked with John at FedEx Kinko’s. He was a man of integrity who I am very proud to have known. He was the most positive person you could imagine. He was so strong both inside and out. He has given me confidence to face the tiny challenges in my life with grace and poise. I will keep you and John in my prayers.
The Compassionate Friends says
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on John’s passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Faith Apostolic Church, 1212 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46032.
If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
The Compassionate Friends
Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 250-0351 (Jodie)
http://www.tcfcentralindiana.org
http://www.compassionatefriends.org
larry.gardner@tcfcentralindiana.org
Eric Schoh says
Ruth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cheryl DeWees says
Ruth and family, my sincere condolences. I am praying for strength and comfort.
Reg Mallamo says
John,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, only love leaves a memory no one can steal. As you comprehend the loss of your son, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Death never pierces the heart so much as when it takes someone we love. We are haunted by the memory of those we love, those with whom we feel we have unfinished business. While they may no longer be with us, a faint aroma of their presence remains, a presence that haunts us until we make our peace with them and let them go. The poem “Gone Away” by Diana Blokzyl best expresses Your son’s memory wishes…
An Angel whispered take my hand and
Come with me you’re work here is done.
I went away to a place where there are no tears, nor sorrow
Only laughter and smiles, there will always be a Tomorrow.
As I move among the clouds I’ll look down and smile upon you,
While angels sing a heavenly song.
I am not alone all who went before
Are here they awaited my return.
I know you’ll grieve and wish I was still here
I am here in the memories you hold dear.
Remember how much I Love you
And know I took your Love with me.
I did not wish for you to cry, nor feel sad.
My pain is gone and I am Free!
Soon you’ll come to me until then
God will be with you just as He’s with me.
After a 4.5 year battle, he’s finally at rest. I’m sure he will miss his family, but only now can he switch places and watch over them. May God welcome him home!
Reg
Larry Bessert says
John, Ruth, and family,
To let you know that my thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you. May piece be yours in this time of sorrow, and that your memories will give you comfort.
Josh and Jenna Looney says
Ruth and John – Sending all of our love to you and your family.
Josh and Jenna Looney
JG says
I am so sorry to read about your loss. I never John, but I wanted to express my condolences for an especially sad loss. It is always difficult to lose a loved one, but it is especially tragic to lose them unexpectedly and at such a young age. Fortunately, death is only a temporary part of life. (John 5:28,29) Although your time with John was far too short, you can have the hope of being reunited with him forever under perfect circumstances. In the meantime, even though the pain may at times seem insurmountable, rest assured that God will give you the strength necessary to endure. (Psalm 94:17-19). Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences.