REINL RALPH R

CPT Ralph "Rex" R. Reinl was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/28/2016 at the age of 69.0
Panama City Beach, FL
Flight Class 67-19
Date of Birth 07/01/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with D/1/10 CAV 4 INF in 68, 5 AVN DET in 70-71
Call sign in Vietnam GAMBLER 2
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Ralph R. Reinl Jr. (Rex), 68, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Panama City, FL. Rex was raised in Schenectady, NY and attended Linton High School. After graduating, he served two terms in Vietnam as an Army Helicopter Pilot. He left as a decorated Chief Warrant Officer, and continued to serve in the Alabama National Guard, where he advanced to the rank of Captain. Rex continued his education at Florida Gulf State College, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. He loved sailing and living in Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Dorothy Reinl; and his sister, Jacqueline Mink (Rudi). Left to cherish his memory are his three sisters, Faith Baker (William) of Clifton Park, NY, Fran Reinl of Schenectady, NY and Amy French (Peter) of Bonney Lake, WA; brother, Anthony Reinl of Schenectady, NY; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services were held in Florida and a local memorial. For those wishing, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory. To extend condolences, please visit www.heritagefhllc.com

This information was last updated 07/09/2016

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024