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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Walter G. Reiner
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WHEREAS, Walter G. Reiner was born in Columbus in 1943 to Bertha and Guustav Reiner; and
WHEREAS, Walter was curious about everything, he was an avid philanthropist, horticulturalist and dabbler in just about everything; and
WHEREAS, Walter attended Aquinas College High School class of 1961. Received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University, and Master’s Degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management; and
WHEREAS, Walter was a decorated Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War where he was a Captain supporting Special Operations; and
WHEREAS, Walter was the owner of Reiner Realty and Consultants. Walter was a founding member of the North Linden Area Commission; and
WHEREAS, Walter served on many boards, he was a member of the Ohio Military Hall of Fame, Franklinton Historical Society, and Johnny Appleseed Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Walter was a community focused man who spent his life giving back to those around him and he will be greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, Walter was loved by many people and he is survived by his wife , Lois; children, Adam (Shan), Bethany (John) and Alex (Carynne); grandson, Hank; brothers, Karl (Martha), Paul (Sheila)and John (Sheila); many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Walter G. Reiner.