Michael Rinehart
September 20, 1953 - November 22, 2014
Obituary
Michael J. Rinehart, 61 of Indianapolis lost his battle with pancreatic cancer November 22, 2014. He was born September 20, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN. Mike spent 35 years with the Indianapolis Police Department where he retired in September of 2012. After retirement, he decided to pursue a second career in cooking at Second Helpings, and became a chef. In July of 2013 Mike went to work at Eskenazi Health where he cared for both patients and visitor. He enjoyed his second career and was always looking for ways to improve both the products and service for the customers. Mike received several awards through his time at Eskenazi and enjoyed the family atmosphere. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Michelle (Caine) Rinehart; daughter, Kellie (Wayne Weeks); son, Jason (Bunch); brother, Mark A. (Denise) Rinehart and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 26 from 3 pm - 7 pm with a funeral service at 7 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Helpings, 1121 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202 or Progress House, 201 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Any volunteer work may be donated to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department fan club.
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S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
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On behalf of the members of the Société de Police - IPD Adam & Edward, our condolences to Mike's family and friends, during this troubling time. We pray to God to give you all the courage to overcome this grief. May God bless you, and endow you with his love and care. Eternal Rest Grant to Michael J. Rinehart, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Erica Reid
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Erica Reid purchased flowers (Peaceful White Lilies Basket)
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your friends and family at First American Title
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Kellie & Wayne Weeks
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We love you and miss you.
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Sandy
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Mike would work PT while the JW was being built. He would take 1 of his dogs on shift. While CVPs worked traffic we could look up and see them crossing over the street in the enclosed walkway. Still LOL....1 of the dogs....Lucy was afraid of stairs. Lots of stairs on his rounds. Every set of stairs he had to carry Lucy for the whole shift.
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Denise Hayden
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Graduated from high school with Mike. Saw him working on traffic details, rand in to him at traffic court and the City-County Building downtown. We would always chat, catch up on each other's lives and just enjoy a nice, comfortable old friendship. Godspeed, Mike. A true and faithful friend.
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Joanie Abel Showalter
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I'm so sorry to hear this news. I have many treasured memories of our families' times together many years ago.