He was born in St. Louis County to Matthew Reinkemeyer and Theresa Hertzing Reinkemeyer. His mother survives in Westphalia. He was married on September 12, 1959 in Jefferson City to Mary Ann Bernskoetter who survives at the home. Other survivors include three sons, Larry M. Reinkemeyer, Overland Park, Kansas; Steve L. Reinkemeyer, Jefferson City; and David W. Reinkemeyer, St. Louis; two daughters, Kathy A. Morefield and Joanie M. Kelly, both of Overland Park, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Reinkemeyer, Jefferson City; and Margie Phillips, Garden Grove, California; and a twin borther Floyd Reinkemeyer, Westphalia. He retired as Service Representative with Pitney-Bowes, Inc. where he had been employed for thirty-five years. He also owned and operated a beef cattle farm in Osage County. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; the Holy Name Society; Dan C. Coppin Fourth Degree Assembly, Knights of Columbus; Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council 1171; Fraternal Order of Eagles; and was an active volunteer with the Samaritan Center and the Vitae Society. Memorials are suggested to the Immaculate Conception Church Endowment Fund; or a charity of the donor's choice. He was a 1954 graduate of Fatima High School, Westphalia.