Donald I. Rineer

RINEER, Donald I. age 80, of Centerville, OH, went to be home with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1945, to the late Irvin and Jeanne Rineer, in Dayton, OH. Don grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School class of 1963.

Don proudly served his country in the US Air Force from January 1968 to December 1975, followed by 20 years in the Air National Guard. He worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Computer Analyst / Programmer from 1976 until he retired in 2004.

Don loved spending time with family and attending their events, volunteering at Southbrook Christian Church, playing golf, and attending University of Dayton basketball games. Don’s faithful devotion was exemplified by his care for his aging mother and wife. His loyal and consistent spirit and quiet leadership will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Don is survived by his children Denise (Donald) Rineer-Ritner; Donald B. (Maria) Rineer; his three grandchildren Jacob Rineer, Abigail Rineer, and Alyssa Rineer; his brother Douglas L. Rineer; brother-in-law William Russell; nephew David Kelly and niece Heather Stone. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donetta Rineer; son, Brian D. Rineer; sister, Janice Russell; and sister-in-law Shirley Y. Rineer.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 - 11:00am on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Southbrook Christian Church Reverie, 9095 Washington Church Rd., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am. Burial at Centerville-Washington Township Cemetery, 68 Maple Ave., Centerville, OH 45459. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don’s honor to Compassion International (www.compassion.com).