Marjorie Ann (Zager) Reinhart

Marjorie Ann (Zager) Reinhart was born on August 5, 1931 in Rice Lake, WI to Otto and Grace (Grover) Zager. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday. May 30, 2011 in La Crosse, WI.Marjorie grew up in Rice Lake where she attended grade school and high school. She married the love of her life, D.B. Reinhart on February 27, 1954. They lived in Rice Lake for two years before moving to La Crosse in 1956. They purchased Gateway Grocery Company and later started Reinhart FoodService, Kwik Trip Stores, Reinhart Companies and several other businesses. Upon the sale of Gateway Foods, Rhiny and Marge traveled extensively in the United States and Europe with Darrel and Katherine Reinhart. Many fond memories were made , especially a meeting with Pope John Paul II in Rome. After Rhinys passing in 1996, Marjorie continued Reinhart FoodService and Reinhart Companies. In 2005 she sold Reinhart FoodService but continued as chairwoman of Reinhart Real Estate Group until her death. She was also General Partner of Radisson Hotel-La Crosse.Rhiny and Marges four children; Nancy (Ed) Hengel, Patricia (Mark) Harrison, John (Kathy) Reinhart and Robert (Diane) Reinhart gave them 10 wonderful grandchildren; Ann, Patrick, Matthew (Staci), Joseph (Jen), Nathan, Elizabeth, Riley, Elle, Andrew and Austin. Marge also has one great-grandchild, Caden.Marjorie was a devoted wife and mother who cared for her family, making it possible for Rhiny to build their companies. Rhiny and Marge spent many winters at their Florida home and summers at their beloved Shell Lake , WI cottage. Shell Lake was their family gathering place, where boating, fishing, waterskiing and swimming were among the many family activities. Walking the shoreline was one of Moms favorite pastimes, but catching Shell Lake fish was her passion. Christmas was Marges favorite holiday. She loved decorating her home and especially loved many festively wrapped Christmas gifts under the tree. Mom was a great cook. She loved large family dinners with lots of food and always several vegetables. Marge had a strong interest in the education of young people, growing the communities she was a part of and furthering Medical Advancements. Marge was a devoted member of Blessed Sacrament Parish and a Lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. She was honored with the Viterbo Pope John XXIII Award, the Diocesan Bishop John Patrick Treacy Award, Franciscan Skemp Foundations Sphere of Influence Award, J.Thomas Finucan Mission Exemplar Award and was awarded Outstanding Philanthropist from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Marge and her family were honored to receive the La Crosse area Development Corporations Distinguished Service Award for lifetime achievement and contributions to the La Crosse area. Marge loved her family and enjoyed their company above all else. She is survived by her four children, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her sister, Marcia (Werner) Franz and brother-in-law, Darrel (Katherine) Reinhart, and many nieces and nephews.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Friday; June 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with the Most Reverend William Callahan, Bishop of La Crosse, presiding. Concelebrants will include Father David Olson and Msgr. Bernard McGarty. Friends may call at Blessed Sacrament Church, 130 South Losey Blvd., on Thursday, June 2thndth from 5-7 PM with a 7:00 P.M. rosary; and on Friday June 3thrdth from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Burial will be held in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.Memorials may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Gundersen-Lutheran Foundation, or the Franciscan Healthcare Foundation.