Reiner, Earl Arthur

Earl Arthur Reiner, born on June 21, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Earl and Ruby Reiner (née Askrabich), passed away peacefully on January 17 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was 90 years old.

Earl is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Roxanne Reiner (née Kiel); his children, Kathy Reiner (Ron Schuchardt), James Reiner (Kim Hughes), Patrick Reiner, Shannon Beck (David), and Anthony Reiner (Tara); and his sister, Florence Patterson (Pat). He was a proud grandfather to Peyton Beck, Colleen Schuchardt, Connor Beck, Madison Reiner, Michael Reiner, Jackson Reiner, Lexi Reiner, and Evelynn Reiner. Earl is also survived by his sister-in-law Stacy Kiel; brother-in-law Elmer Kiel Jr. (Carrie); close nephew William Tallis (Olidia); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruby Reiner; sons Earl “Michael” Reiner and John Francis Reiner; brothers Henry Reiner (Joyce) and James E. Reiner (Carol); parents-in-law Elmer and Virginia Kiel; and sisters-in-law Claudia Kiel and Cynthia Kiel.

Earl grew up in both St. Louis City and Hillsboro, Missouri. In 1953, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served during the Korean War. Later, he enlisted in the Marine Corps until his honorable discharge in 1963. During his military service, Earl earned the Korean Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and three Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals.

Following his military career, Earl embarked on a distinguished path in law enforcement with the Webster Groves Police Department in 1964. Over the course of 35 years of dedicated service, he rose to the rank of Captain before retiring in 1999. Even after retirement, Earl continued to serve his community as a bailiff for St. Louis County Courts until his second retirement in 2007.

A man of deep faith and unwavering generosity, Earl was known for his commitment to helping others. Whether playing Santa Claus at the police department to bring joy to children during the holidays, collecting gifts for charity, volunteering at community events, or supporting extended family members in times of need, Earl exemplified a life of service and compassion.

Earl will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and steadfast devotion to his family. He was a pillar of strength and love who touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice in Earl’s name.

SERVICES: A visitation will be held on January 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO. A funeral service will follow on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church, located at 12 W. Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, MO. Interment will take place at St. Paul Churchyard Cemetery at 7600 S Rock Hill Rd., St. Louis, MO.

May his memory bring comfort to those who loved him.