Patrick Rienks
Age - 53
November 11, 2023
"(November 26, 1969 - November 9, 2023) Patrick Michael Rienks, 53, of Waxhaw, NC, collapsed in his office in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 and passed on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. His life began November 26, 1969, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, the oldest of two children born to Michael and Mary Rienks (Sweeney). Married to Hanna Grady Rienks in April 2003 in Charleston,SC, he is survived by Hanna and their two sons, Halen and Nolan, parents Michael and Mary Rienks, younger sister Kelley Shrock Ramaley (Rienks), brother-in-law Thomas Ramaley, nephew Andrew Shrock, nieces Amanda Shrock and Sarah Shrock, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Patrick was a graduate of Marian High School, Mishawaka, IN (1988). Patrick earned a B. S. degree in Chemical Engineering (1992) from Trine University, Angola, IN (formerly Tri-State University), and an International M. B. A. from Duke University, Durham, NC (2005). Patrick has worked over the years in various Executive and Sales roles traveling the world selling many products including industrial water pumps and filters. Patrick, most recently was President, North American Operations for Vesuvius Flow Control North. Patricks' sons meant the world to him. Patrick never met a stranger and often enjoyed talking about stocks with his son Halen and sports with his son Nolan. Patrick would give you the shirt off his back and was known far and wide for his generosity. Everyone who had the pleasure to know Patrick would describe him as a true friend and overwhelmingly generous. Patrick loved hosting neighborhood parties, helping neighbors with household projects, and providing a place for his sons and their friends to have time together. Patrick was most excited on game nights for his son Nolan's high school football and basketball games at Marvin Ridge High School, Waxhaw, NC. Patrick was proud of his sons' academic, personal, and athletic achievements, including Halen studying Engineering at North Carolina State University. Patrick will be cremated with a funeral service at St. Matthew Catholic Church 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. , Charlotte, NC 28277 on Thursday, November 16th from 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm, the family will receive visitors from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm pm prior and all are invited to attend a dinner following the funeral at 2:30 pm at South Charlotte Banquet Center, 9009 Bryant Farms Rd. , Charlotte, NC 28277. The family in Northern Indiana is also planning a Funeral Mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church 52553 N. Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530 on Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:30 a. m. -11:45 a. m. The family will receive visitors from 9:30 am - 10:30 am in the entrance lobby of the church; lunch at the church will follow the Mass and all are invited. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be directed in Patricks' memory to any of the following organizations: Humane Society of York County, SC; Carolina Water Fowl Rescue of Monroe County, NC; St. Pius X Catholic Church, Granger, IN; St. Matthews Catholic Church, Charlotte, NC; American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. "Show more