Gerald Rinard

Gerald L. Rinard, 82, passed away on June 6, 2024, at his home in Heartland, Texas, surrounded by his family. 

Gerald was born May 24, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana, to Gerald and Olive Rinard. Gerald served in the National Guard from 1964 to 1970 and was a member of the Pennville American Legion Post 482. He attended the First Methodist Church of Forney and Pennville Cornerstone Church. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad in 2004. 

Gerald is survived by his wife of 58 years Anita Kay (Dickson) of Texas; son Phil (wife: Peggy) of Rogers, Minnesota; daughter Shawna Jandrew of Dallas, Texas; sister Dee Linn Schumacher (partner: Gary Springer) of Pennville; three grandchildren, Avrey, Rachel and Tony (wife: Karly); and five great-grandchildren Jazmyn, Cohen, Ava, Jaxon and Jonah.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Iona Ford; and a great-grandchild, Annabell.

“Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was Great Love.”

Services will be held at a later date.