Bernadette Eleanor Reinhart, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, at The Journey House surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years young. Born December 10, 1928 to Josephine and Anton Heinen. She married Arthur Reinhart on November 7, 1950 in Humphrey, Nebraska. She was a homemaker for many years and after raising her eight children, Bernie went to work outside the home at Isco Industries for 15 years. Her greatest love was caring for her children and her grandchildren. Bernie is survived by her husband, Arthur of 68 years. Sons, Lynn (Deb) of Omaha, Don (Sally) of Lincoln, Larry (Ellen) of Grand Island, Tom (Susan) of Palmyra, Daughters, Mary (Cecil) Case of Omaha, Connie (Lyle) Grafelman of Savage, Minnesota, Beth (Eric) Hoesing of Lincoln, Cindy (Jason) Martins of Lincoln. She had 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother John (Marlene) Heinen of North Aurora, Illinois, and many nieces and nephews. Bernie was preceded in death by her grandson Ryan Hoesing, her parents, and brothers and sisters, Norbert, Beata, Arthur, Edgar, Aeldred, Mary Ann, Clara, Rita, Joanne, and Theodore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 6111 Morrill Ave. Lincoln, with the Rev. Troy Schweiger officiating. Family will be receiving guests from 6-8 pm, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm on Monday, December 17, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Park, immediately following the mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: Tabitha Hospice: The Journey House, Attn: Foundation 4615 J St., Lincoln, NE 68510
