Birth date: Jul 29, 1951 Death date: Apr 24, 2017
Rickie "Rick" Reitnauer, age 65, of Lewes, DE passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. Rick was born in Pottstown, PA son of the late Cedric and Betty Reitnauer. Rick grew up in Boyertown, PA and was owner/mechanic of an automobile se Read Obituary
The kind of love we had will never die! You were my eyes when I could not see! You were my legs when I could not walk! When I would have a seizure you would hold me in your arms all through the night! And say sweetie pie it will be all right! For you were everything, to my life is empty without you! In my heart you will always stay, until we meet again someday!
Love, Marti
Rick played an important part in my life as mentor, step-father, and a sounding board. As Elaine wrote, Rick could calm any baby, including me. Many a times I escaped to Delaware to be greeted by Rick, almost running, before I even got out of my car so he could carry my bags into the house. No trip would be complete without a trip to Grotto's Pizza, beach combing, playing in the arcades and watching NASCAR. I would head home all refreshed. On my 40th Birthday, mom and Rick and Aunt Jane and Uncle Chet surprised me with a trip on the ferry to the Jersey shores. What fun, walking the boards, enjoying the fresh sea air and of course, playing in the arcades!! Then the next day a police officer dressed as batman, complete with a batmobile showed up at our hotel for a police convention! Rick did not like to be the center of attention. But, one proud day he was when mom and I convinced him to show his Ford in a antique car show in Selbyville. Will never forget how happy he was that day. Love you Rick. You will be with me in spirit. Especially as I watch NASCAR tonight on TV.
Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep - Poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die
Love, Elaine and Joe
We feel very fortunate to have known Rick and to have had him as a family member. Any time one of our granddaughters started fussing, Rick could be counted on to hold and soothe her. His patience was boundless and he was a kind and gentle soul.
Elaine Wilmes-Pandolfo and Joe Pandolfo
such a sweet man taken to early , when ever I would see him he always had a smile on his face , sorry for your loss leenie and curt neiman praeyers to the family
Rick has been an important part of my life whether a father role, grandfather or friend.
Even though his loss has deeply saddened my family and I, Rick always will be remembered for his good nature and the many times he has helped me in times of need. A few of my fondest memories of Rick and I are doing auto body work together, driving off road in the desert at high speeds almost rolling the Toyota truck, driving the VW buggy through the desert, shooting rattlesnakes with handguns, catching scorpions in a mason jar and looking for gold in the washes. There was one hot mid summer day when I had spotted a shiny rock by the Colorado river, which I had thought was a chunk of gold. I walked a long way back to the Lake Havasu house with a smile on my face thinking our troubles are over for Rick then to tell me it was a large chunk of fools gold. He laughed so hard he fell out of his favorite recliner chair. Another memory of Rick and I as we were both working outside and a huge desert dust storm came out of nowhere and we were holding on to whatever we could when it was over we were covered with sand all over so we both looked at each other and laughed. Rick will forever be in my heart and soul and has given me a lot more great memories.
Paul D Koch Jr
My deepest condolences
I'll remember his kindness and thoughtfulness
My prayers go to you and you family,
Love,
Deisy
