The End of the Journey

When I started this blog, I fully believed that the Journey would end happily.
Happiness, like everything, is subjective; however, it is comforting to know that Earl is now with Jesus.

Again, my deepest thanks and gratitude to everyone who wrote, sent cards, donated to the fund, prayed, called, visited--I can never repay any of you, but I will try to thank you more properly in the days ahead.

Here is the obit I wrote for the papers. I will probably be writing a few more posts; there are more stories I would like to share about Earl, my Narf.
Love and Peace,
Gayle

Earl A. Reinert, III, age 52, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Gayle (nee Marciniak) of 31 years, son Jonathan, daughter Katherine, parents, Earl A. & Lucille (Brown) Reinert, Jr. of Hobart, IN and sister Beverly (Arthur) Craig of Michigan City, IN, many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his sister, Loretta.

Earl was employed by Aramark Uniform Services and had previously worked for Jay’s Potato Chips and Western-Southern Life Ins. His passion was music, particularly guitar, and had taught privately for over 35 years. He enjoyed camping, bird watching and spending time with his family and friends. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso, he belonged to the Men’s Club and often shared his musical talents to the glory of God.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, from 4 to 8 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, IN. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church, 103 N. Franklin St., Valparaiso, IN, with burial following at Angelcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA of Porter County or FUMC of Valparaiso. For more information on Earl’s life and courageous battle with cancer, please go to: http://reinertzoo.blogspot.com.