Book of Memories for Dr. Mark K. Reinke

Story shared: Farewell and Godspeed

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:50:01 EST

It was with great sadness that I learned of Dr. Reinke's passing. I knew him as Mark as I was his roomate when he attended UND. My name is Scott Karnik. Mark was terrific. He always had a smile on his face and always enjoyed telling a joke or saying something (anything) to make us laugh.

I think the best memory I have of him was the last time I saw him alive. That was all the way back to 1982. I had returned from military service and was attending UND to take some courses before returning to the work world. One day I received a phone call and lo and behold it was Mark! He'd found my name in the student directory and called. He was an Air Force pilot at the Grand Forks Air Force Base, flying tankers(?) I think. I could be wrong. Mark said he enjoyed it but he'd found another love, even greater than flying. It was working as an EMT. He told me he did that in Fargo and it was incredible. He also said he was planning to get out of the Air Force and try get into med school, based on his experience with the FM Ambulance Service. My head whirled because Mark had an Air Force ROTC scholarship and was working very hard to insure a "slot" in flight school. That was everything to him. But sometimes God has other plans for us and He introduces us to "other loves" besides the ones we think we want. God certainly did that with Mark and I was very happy to read on his obituary that he got into med school and became a terrific doctor. God gave Mark another love and he ran with it. Good for him.

Please accept my condolences. Be assured that I pray for the repose of Mark's soul daily. I miss him. I miss the fact that he's not on this earth anymore and that I'll not be able to have contact with him. That's why I'd googled his name and discovered he'd passed away on Christmas Day, 2013. It was sad news. But it's also good news because Mark's not suffering anymore and he's in a great place, looking down on all of us, and smiling, of course.

Rest in peace Mark. And if you have a chance, please say a prayer for me. Thank you for being a friend.

Condolence From Warren"joe"Simonet

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:28:31 EST

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sure he will be truly missed by his family and friends.

Condolence From Paul &Lucy Bladow

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:30:42 EST

Our Sincere Sympathy to the entire Mark Reinke family, you don't know us but Gary does, Paul is Lorraine's first cousin,our Prayers to you all,you know God Only Takes the Best

Condolence From Lisa Schwinden

Wed, 01 Jan 2014 18:48:09 EST

Gary and Family, please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Condolence From Joshua Kowalkowski

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:20:03 EST

I had met you just once and heard you speak at conferences many times. From what I had heard about you was true, a very compassionate and gentle soul. My brief encounter with you only happened when you made the time from your business to answer my questions. Thank you always for time and willingness to make a difference. Blessings, Joshua Kowalkowski (Bay Pharmacy)

Condolence From Matt and Laura Kapinos

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:56:00 EST

Our son was a patient of Dr. Reinke's. He was always more than just the Doctor doing the surgery. You could see his passion in what he did and how he acted with our son. We were very sad to hear if his condition a few months ago. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. And may you find joy in knowing the many lives that he has touched. Our most sincere sympathy.

Condolence From Bellin Sleep Center

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:32:30 EST

Dear Reinke Family, We send our condolences and want you to know that we are kinder people and better health care providers for having had the privilidge of working with your husband and father. Thank you for sharing him with us. The Bellin Sleep Center

Memorial Candle lit by Marsha Mueller

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 10:05:07 EST

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Condolence From Judy Maricque

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:00:36 EST

Sincere sympathy to the family. I had the privilege to work for Dr Reinke at Eye & Ear where he wasn't only a boss, but a very dear friend. He was always there to support Bill and me thru Bill's health issues. May God walk with you and bring comfort and peace. Cherish your memories and know he is always with you. God Bless!

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Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:25:18 EST

Condolence From Rick Majerus

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:12:59 EST

Mark, I was blessed to have known you as a friend. For the Reinke family, thank you for sharing Mark with all of us.