Jeanette Reinbacher

Jeanette Reinbacher, age 91, entered into the Lord's arms on November 4, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1933 in Sheboygan to the late Arthur and Jessie (Wilhelm) Magruder. The family lived in Missouri from 1946 until their return to Sheboygan in 1952. She met the love of her life Kurt Reinbacher, and they were married from 1956 until Kurt's passing in 2008. Together they raised two daughters in the Sheboygan area.

Jeanette loved to travel with her family. They will always remember the yearly trips to the Northwoods, especially in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Many fond memories were shared on these cherished family gatherings. She was a devoted member of the Evangelical Free Church for many years, and made many cherished friendships there. She loved to read, sew, and especially enjoyed thrift shopping and finding great deals at garage sales. She also had an amazing work ethic, raising two children, earning her Nursing Assistant Diploma, and then working at Wigwam Mills for 16 years. Following her retirement at Wigwam, she worked at Boston Store for 10 years, Festival Foods, and volunteered as a voting pole worker in her hometown. Above all, Jeanette will be remembered by her family and community as a beautiful soul that cared deeply for her family, friends and neighbors. The world could use more people like Jeanette.

Jeanette is survived by her two daughters, Lisa (Ed) Wunsch and Jennifer (Dale) Bender, her grandchildren Nathan, Timothy (Crystal), and Heidi Thrall, Ryan, Alyssa, and Ty (Becca) Bender, and nine great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister-in-law Cheryl Magruder, special nieces Sherry Witmer and Lila Collins, her cousin Beverly Grube, her great friends Doris Feustel, Mary Ann Felton, and Mabel Verhaalen, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Kurt, her sisters Violet Lewis and Emma Skaggs, and her brothers Arthur and Clarence Magruder. 

The family would like to thank Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice and Pine Haven Assisted Living Facility for their amazing care and compassion.

A memorial service honoring Jeanette's life will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., at Zimmer Westview Funeral Home, W2132 Garton Rd in Sheboygan, with Pastor Jon MacDonald officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park will take place immediately following service.

Donations may be made to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Jeanette's memory.