Michael "Mike" E. Reininga, 58, of Evansville passed away at home surrounded by his family.

Mike was a 1971 graduate of Bosse High School and served 6 years in the United States Navy. He worked as a communications technician for L&N and CSX railroad in Evansville and as a communications supervisor in Jacksonville, FL. Most recently he worked as a slot machine technician at Casino Aztar. Mike was a first class licensed Hamm Radio Operator.

He was preceded in death by his father Elmer H. Reininga.

Mike is survived by his wife Linda R. Reininga of Evansville; step son Nathanael Scheu of Atlantic Beach, FL; mother Albion Burch; brother Gerald Reininga; step brother Rick Besing all of Evansville.

There will be no visitation or services at Ziemer Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 6301 Old Boonville Hwy, Suite B, Evansville, IN 47715.

August 23, 2011
Mike, you will be missed... Linda, you were truly blessed to have Mike in your life. Thoughts & Prayers are with you. We love you!
Stephanie & Ethan Clark, Evansville, Indiana

August 23, 2011
You are in our prayers. God bless Linda, Albion and Family.
Neighbors on Englewood, Pat and Jim Fisher

August 23, 2011
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to read that Mike has passed away. My sincere condolences to you and the family.
Carolyn Hagedorn, Evansville, Indiana

August 23, 2011
You were loved and you will be missed.
Deb & John

August 23, 2011
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy, Deaconess Home Medical Equipment And Infusion Company

August 23, 2011
Mike, you will be missed. We had some great times at Bosse. Prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Jan McGowan Wojcicki ( Classmate at Bosse ), Nashville, Tennessee

August 23, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sherri Connor, Evansville, Indiana

August 23, 2011
My sympathies to the family. Mike was a rascal as a child and a great adult.
Frankie Niedhammer

August 23, 2011
Mike could build and do just about anything. His sense of humor and his love of music was freely shared with us all. We will miss Mike but will cherish his memory.
Ted & Kathy Haeussner, Orange Park, Florida

August 24, 2011
Our sympathies to the family. He was a great man and a true friend who will be deeply missed.
Butch and Deb Schneider

August 25, 2011
Mike was a classmate of Bosse Class of '71. I'm so sorry for your loss. God rest his soul!
Pam Matheney-Schmitt, Newburgh, Indiana