Obituary of Carroll A Rinehart

RINEHART, Carroll A. was born in Bellville, Ohio, to Glen C. Rinehart and Lydia (Hildebrand) on April 29, 1924, and died on August 16, 2016. He is survived by his three children, Kathryn (Robert) Mitchell, Cynthia Rinehart and Steven Rinehart; two grandchildren, Nathan Mitchell and Amy (Steven) Voida; one great-granddaughter, Natalie Voida; one sister, Marilyn Rhodebeck of Ohio; He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn (Plank) Rinehart and two brothers. After serving in the Army during WWII, he graduated from Ashland College in Ohio and then earned his Masters at Ohio State University. He brought his family to Tucson in 1952 to teach at the UofA and then was Coordinator of Elementary Vocal Music for Tucson Public Schools (TUSD). After retiring, he continued to work with children, helping them write and produce their own original operas. He was a composer and author, and used his knowledge to help others in workshops and as a mentor. He was active in the Rotary Club, First United Methodist Church, and served on boards for Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Tucson Federal Credit Union, and Society of Southwest Authors. He was also one of the founders of the Opening Minds Through the Arts program for TUSD. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 915 E. 4th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tucson Symphony Young Composers Project or First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.