Robert Lee Reidinger

It is with great sadness that the family of Bob Reidinger announces that he passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 17, 2023. Dad is now in the loving hands of Our Savior Jesus Christ and his beloved wife, Rogene.

Bob was born in Eau Claire  to the late Joseph and Hazel Reidinger, on March 15, 1937.

He attended First Ward School and then graduated from Regis High School in 1955. Bob then went on to the University of Eau Claire, where he graduated with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Sociology in 1960.

He married Rogene Grill on Jan. 31, 1959 in Eau Claire.

Dad worked for Schlitz Brewing Company and Walters Brewery, he also worked for Chippewa Woolen Mills, Shell Lake Boating Company and Trail Blazer Moving Company. He worked at these companies as the accountant or office manager. 

He then moved his family to Madison, where he worked for the State of Wisconsin as a tax auditor.

In the spring of 1968, Bob moved his family to Rhinelander, as he continued to work for the state of Wisconsin, for the next 20 years. While living in Rhinelander, he also opened up his own business, "Reidinger Accounting and R & R Guns". 

After his retirement he was employed at the Pawn Shop, selling guns! Which was his true passion.

Dad was always busy with one thing or another. He was the first parishioner to give out communion at St. Joseph Catholic Church and was so proud of the letter he received from the Bishop. He was also head of the CCD and also the chairman for many years. He and Mom also taught CCD classes together for many years. Dad also taught many high school students as he was an instructor for the Rhinelander High School Trap Team. During that time, they went to state and won a state title. He also taught hunter safety for many years.

Dad and Mom spent 60 years together, raising six children. Dad was a loving husband & father and for many years, took care of Rogene. He did a wonderful job!

Bob had a passion for hunting and his guns. He taught his boys how to hunt and fish. He began traveling to Colorado for elk hunting in 1999, spending these trips with his sons, nephews and good friends. He also loved deer hunting, fishing and skeet shooting. Dad also loved listening to CD books in the car and was always ready for a family party. In addition, Dad shared his love of the The Grand Theater with his wife and daughter.

He is survived by his five sons and daughter: Robert Reidinger of Stevens Point, Joseph (Sharon) Reidinger of Rhinelander, James (Karen) Reidinger of Custer, Richard (Sarah) Reidinger of Rhinelander, Maria (Henry) Walters of Wausau and Christopher (Amanda) Reidinger of Marathon City; his grandchildren: Bobbi (Joe), Melissa (Justin), Tiffany (Kevin), Joseph (Katie), Meghan, Robert (Brittany), Alexis and Payton; step-grandchildren: Jody (Eben) and Natasha, great-grandchildren: Isaac, Brianna and Brooke, step-great-grandchildren Vianna, Bella and Alayna. 

Bob is further survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rogene, parents, Hazel and Joseph, a sister, Rose Mary and brothers, Bernard and John.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Nativity of Lord Catholic Church, 125 E. King Street with Fr. Chris Kemp officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday morning at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. 

Due to the street construction taking place on Conro and King streets, please enter the church parking lot which is behind Nativity Catholic School. The parking lot entrance is located on Pelham Street.

Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Newbold Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is invited to sign the guestbook or leave an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com.