Brent J. Rinehart

Brent J. Rinehart, 25 of Topeka, KS died April 21, 2014, at his home. He was born June 11, 1988, in Nashville, TN the son of Mary Jo (Rohleder) and Michael Rinehart. Brent was a 2007 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. He received an Associate's Degree from Allen County Community College and received a certificate in Auto Technology from Kaw Valley Vocational School. He was currently employed as an automobile mechanic at the University of Kansas Facilities Department. He is survived by his mother, Mary Rinehart, father, Mike Rinehart, two brothers, Jason and Justin Rinehart, maternal grandmother Magdalen Rohleder, and paternal grandmother Marjorie Rinehart, uncle Ron Rohleder all of Topeka, and uncle John Rohleder of Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by other aunts and uncles. Brent was preceded in death by his grandfathers Ben Rohleder and William Rinehart. Brent will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Friday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. following the rosary. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com