Scott Allen Reinhard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Scott Allen Reinhard age 59 of Park Falls, WI, died on September 29, 2017, at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI as a result of complications following a heart attack. Scott was born on May 20, 1958, in Racine, WI, and graduated in 1976 from Washington Park High School. He went on to attend college at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point earning a bachelor’s degree in 1980 as well as master’s degree at Green Bay in 1983 and awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion at both schools. Scott attended Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, MN graduating in 1986 earning his juris doctor degree as an honor student and an editor on the Hamline Law Review publication. After passing the Wisconsin bar exam, Scott started practicing law in 1986 officing in Park Falls and providing legal services throughout northern Wisconsin. In 1990, Scott was named a partner in the business now operating as Slaby, Deda, Marshall, Reinhard, & Writz, LLP. He held licenses to practice law in the Wisconsin state courts as well as US District Courts, US Court of Appeals, and US Supreme Court. Scott was a member of several professional organizations including: Wisconsin State Bar, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. American Bar Association, and Association of Trial Lawyers of America. In addition to serving many clients over the course of 30 years in the fields of personal injury, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, and real estate, Scott was the Park Falls City Attorney and Assistant Corporation Counsel for Price County. Scott had a passion for helping people and was dedicated to obtaining the very best results for his clients. Scott was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and rarely missed a televised game. Together with co-owner Buck Schilling, Scott formed the team “Unequal Justice” as a member of the NFL Fantasy Football - Ego League and thoroughly enjoyed this pastime and was quite successful in choosing winning line-ups to the chagrin of other franchise owners Scott and Kathy’s favorite place on earth is up north at Flambeau Vista Retreat, their “hobby cabins.” Scott was serving as the current president of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association. Giving narrated, guided, pontoon tours to friends and cabin guests brought Scott and Kathy great pleasure. Music was also important to Scott. He was a founding member of the Flambeau Ramblers Barbershop Chorus, singing bass and enjoying sing-outs at local community festivals as well as entertaining folks at assisted living centers and nursing homes. Scott is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Reinhard, grandparents Carole and Daniel Weishaar, and father-in-law, Ray Rantala. Scott is survived by his wife and lifetime soulmate, Kathy (Rantala) Reinhard of 28 years; mother, Judy (Weishaar) Reinhard and brother Rick Reinhard both of Racine, sister Candi (Andy) Oteman and children: Quinn, Jake (godson), and Cassidy all of Woodstock, IL, and half-siblings Kathy (Jeff) Konesko and Kenny (Lisa) Reinhard and their families, mother-in-law Char Rantala of Barnes WI, as well as sisters-in-law: Ann Rantala of Duluth, MN, Sue (Doug) Nelson and daughters Catherine and Julia all of Ada, MN, Jean (Kelly) Hare and daughters Andrea and Allison all of Gilbert, AZ, Judy (Joel) Kordahl and sons Alex and Erik all of Duluth, MN, Amy (Tom Savaloja) Rantala and sons Max, Jack, and Will all of Eau Claire, WI. “The Girls,” Tess and Trude, were a loving part of Scott’s life as well and will sorely miss their papa. Visitation Service will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm and again on Thursday at 10:00 am. Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 11:00 am. All services at the Novitzke Funeral Home, Park Falls, WI In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations to the American Heart Association or to the Catkins Animal Rescue, N15262 Oak Road, Park Falls, WI 54552.

Scott Allen Reinhard

May 20, 1958 - September 29, 2017