He became missing in November 2004, and his body was found six miles from his home in Arvada on Saturday, May 6, 2006.

Born Nov. 20, 1954, to Paul and Jeanette Reinke in Sheridan, he grew up and attended school there.

He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1973. He went to work for Ray Shreve as a ranch hand. He took a job with Big Horn Coal as a heavy equipment operator and later went to work at Spring Creek Coal.

In 1974, he married Nancy Gorzalka and they made their home in Sheridan. They were later divorced.

In 1995, he married Kathleen Hollcroft and they made their home in Arvada where he ranched and later worked for Don Malli Construction. He continued living in Arvada until the time of his death. He was a life member of the NRA. He loved anything outdoors and spent his time hunting and hiking.

Survivors include his parents; two sons, Jay Reinke of Wyarno and Sam Reinke of Arvada; one daughter, Nicole Steir and her husband of Sheridan; and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Elks Lodge Cemetery Fund in care of the Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo, which is in charge of local arrangements.

Casper Star-Tribune - May 8, 2006