Thomas Reinke
March 05, 1950 - February 17, 2020
Obituary
Reinke, Thomas B. "Tom" Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, brother and friend passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2020. He was 69 years old. Thomas Buril Reinke was born in Saginaw on March 5, 1950 to the late Howard Climie and Margaret Jane (Bublitz) Reinke. Tom graduated from Saginaw High School, graduating in 1968. While in school he enjoyed playing many sports including: football and baseball. His love of sports continued into his adult life as he played Men's Fast Pitch Softball where he was a pitcher for many years. He had a love for music and managed a local Saginaw band, The Revised Sound. For the last 30 years, Tom enjoyed operating auctions and estate sales and lastly he owned and operated, Saginaw River Trading Company. Tom met the love of his life, Patricia Ann McMullen and they were married on February 23, 1974. Together they spent 45 years enjoying trips to the casino and playing the slot machines. Tom's daily routine would include a walk at Ojibway Island and feeding the wildlife including the eagles, squirrels, geese and many different birds. His next stop was to the Red Eye Coffee Shop to enjoy some fellowship with his dear friends. At home he would keep all the birds and squirrels well feed, as his parents did before him. Tom is survived by his wife, Pat; his sister, Janet Harkrader; niece, Vicky (Paul) Louks; nephew, Duane (Brenda) Ebach; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Chatfield; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law. He is also survived by many cousins, extended family and dear friends. SERVICE: According to Tom's wishes cremation has taken place. In appreciation of how Tom enjoyed a good visit, his family will be present at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Saginaw Rescue Mission. The Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Reinke family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Fred Reif
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Tom and I go back a long time in the record business. In recent years, when I came into town, I always made a point to visit him at the Red Eye Coffeehouse, to hear all the latest news about Old Town. We have shared some great times. I will miss you, my friend.
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Rod & Ann
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Pat, I am reeling over this news. I remember when I first met you guys at the record show up there and we hit it off right away. Our friendship spans so many years That I cannot even remember how long. We so enjoyed our Saturday rendezvous in Perry and Tom and I swapping stories....music and otherwise. I will miss him mare than you know. Ann and I send our love and condolences to you and your family.
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Dewey. McCoy
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Tom was one of the leaders of the Libcoln Street gang. During the Summers, we played all day and late into the night, baseball, fishing, biking. Tom was the king when we played home run derby at the Waterworks.
Fond memories.
Dewey McCoy
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Mike McCoy
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Tom was a lifelong friend from the time we were small children through adulthood. Many great memories with Tom including baseball, football, basketball pickup games in the neighborhood. Tom was an avid reader and wrote poetry as well. I don't think Tom ever met a stranger and his sense of humor was one of the great gifts that he shared with many people.
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Jennifer Rosenbaum
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Sorry to hear of your uncle passing, Vicky. Please pass on mom's and my condolences to your mom and family.
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Vern Pococke
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Tom has been a constant patron in the mornings at the Red Eye Cafe. He even had his own chair. He was always sought out in conversation by the regulars because of his extensive knowledge of many subjects and his considerate responses to people's inquiries. A favorite topic of conversation was his updates of the status of wildlife on Ojibway Island where he took frequent nature hikes. He was also sought out for his expertise of antiques and collectibles. If you had something he found to be of value, he would help you market that item to the world via the internet. How convenient it was to have that service available on a daily basis. He was not kidding when he called the coffee shop his "office." My favorite interaction with Tom was to try to stump him on what band from sixty years ago played a particular song? How rare it was when he did not know the correct answer. I will miss my conversations with Tom and his sage insight into life's perplexing questions. Tom was very good company and will be missed by many.