Marjorie Reinhart Passes Away At 79

LACROSSE, WI (June 1, 2011)—Longtime La Crosse resident, philanthropist and former owner of Reinhart Food Service, Marjorie "Marge" Reinhart, passed away May 30th. 

Marge's husband, D.B. "Rhiny" Reinhart, who passed away in 1996, began Reinhart Food Service (RFS) in 1972. After 32 years, Marge Reinhart and the Reinhart family sold RFS to Reyes Holdings, headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois.

Reinhart is the third largest, privately held, foodservice distributor in the United States.

Marjorie Reinhart passed away at home. She was 79 years old.

The WXOW 19 News of La Crosse, Wis. memorial broadcast can be viewed here: http://www.wxow.com/Global/story.asp?S=14817219  

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