Walter Michael “MIK” Reisinger, 75, of the Roley community of Adair County, KY was born July 13, 1944 and passed from this life on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home after an extended illness. He was a son of the late Melvin & Jene (Bennett) Reisinger.
Walter had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. As a young man, he joined the United States Navy, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He earned his living in the construction industry; he travelled extensively supporting his family and passing his abundant knowledge and work ethic on to his children. His gruff exterior belied a gentle giant that was a favorite grandfather, friend, and confidant to many.
Walter was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Reisinger.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Denise (Bell) Reisinger
6 children: Sara Spangler, Tammy Spangler, William Devine, Monty Spangler & wife Jessica, John Reisinger & wife Frankie, and Nicole Bell & husband Robert
3 siblings: Monty Reisinger & wife Nancy of Salem, Indiana, Gary Reisinger & wife Debbie of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Betty Jo Hensley & husband John of Bardstown
12 grandchildren: Danny Hanson, Jessica Hiatt, Ashley Wright & husband Andy, Joey Hiatt, Ian Hiatt, Hannah Winter & husband Eric, Danielle Spangler, Marilyn Spangler, Justin Richerson, Shallan Philpott, Madison Philpott, and Sydney Reisinger
1 close uncle: Charles “Spider” Reisinger
8 great-grandchildren
A host of other family & friends
Funeral Service: Monday, February 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY
Interment: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST)
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.