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Brian RHEINGANS Obituary
Edwall - Brian Rheingans (1944 - January 8th, 2025) was born in Chetek, Wisconsin.
He was fourth in line in a lively family of six. He married the love of his life, Mary in 1964 and was stationed in Spokane, WA, where they stayed to raise their family. They had two children, Brian Jr. and Valarie. Brian then spent many years working for Alloy Trailers.
Brian enjoyed sports, he wrestled for Chetek high school and always looked forward to his weekly round of golf at Downriver gc. He loudly cheered on his Packers, his grandchildren at sporting events, and his son at every Hoopfest.
Brian also loved to be outdoors, fishing, and gardening.
Brian was preceded in death by his brothers, Stan and Greg. He is survived by Mary; two sisters, Patricia and Barbara; his brother, Rick; his children, Brian Jr. (Dawn) and Valarie Beecher (Myke); and five grandchildren, Jordan, Mecca, Austin, Ashley, and Jessica.
Services will be held at the VA cemetery in Medical Lake, WA, on March 20th, at 2:30 pm.
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Debbie Burkett
March 19, 2025
My condolences go out to Brian´s family. I worked with Brian for many years at Alloy Trailers. He touched the lives of many people and certainly will be missed.
Charles E Rice
February 23, 2025
Mary, you have my condolences. I enjoyed many years working with Brian at Alloy. We will not be able to attend his funeral because we now live in omaha, ne.
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