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Kristian David Reinertsen – (Rino/Hagar)
Died suddenly while helping a friend on 09/12/2021.
Aged 79 years.
Son of the late Joe and Marjory (nee Simmons) Reinertsen,
stepson of Pauline, brother of Jon, Catherine and Ian.
Most beloved husband of Sue Gregory,
dearly loved and respected father of Jeremy, Simone, Karl and Michael,
great friend of Karen, Tim and Kym.
Beautiful Papa to
Wynona, Lachlan, Ryan, Josie, Sam Chloe, Lucas, Spencer, Jed, Alby and Ziggy.
Great Papa to Remi.
Travel well to Valhalla my Hagar, the nicest Viking I ever met.
My life and the lives of our children and their children and all the people who have known you have been enriched by you and your quiet and gentle ways, your ‘out there’ humour, your knowledge and wisdom and your love.
Travel well my crusty Viking taking with you all my love, ever your Helga.
Private Cremation
Service Date: Tuesday - 21st December, 2021
A Gathering to Celebrate the Life of Kris Reinertsen
Service Date: Sunday - 09th January, 2022
Service Time: 1.00pm
Service Address:
Lake View Café – Colac Botanic Gardens
Fyans Street, Colac
Service Location: View Map
Dear Sue and Family.
So sorry for your loss and heartfelt condolences to you and family at this time.
Kris or Rino was both a mate and a mentor inspiring my love of nature and commitment as a ranger.
Kris was a man you could trust and respect, being so knowledgeable about the natural environment.
A great Ranger, mentor and friend.
As far as ‘uncles’ go, undeniably a legend.
I don’t think I’ve ever respected anyone more than Kris.
He could drop me with two fingers!
My love to family.
His passing has reinforced in me exactly what family means. X
We wish to pass on our heartfelt condolences to Sue and the extended families.
After moving to Barwon Downs, we came to know Kris as the guy that rode by on his ride on mower.
The kids nicknamed him Santa because of his look.
On a few occasions we’d stop him on his travels and chat for ages, he had an extensive knowledge of the area, animals and plant life. We learned a lot from him.
I always tried to make sure there were no branches on our front nature strip that would be a hazard to Kris and his ride on, on his travels to help out our neighbours.
Kris had big stories that he told, and recently my partner Andrew at the Barwon Downs Christmas luncheon was engulfed by his latest, but I’m sure he was packed full of more tales.
A friendly sole lost for now. But one day we look forward to hearing more stories.
RIP Kris.
– Carrie, Andrew, Matilda and Lochlan.
Kris was an active member of the Barwon Downs CFA for over 16 years, his experience and knowledge he brought with him from his Parks days was greatly valued.
Kris will be missed in the Barwon Downs community, condolences to Sue and family, our thoughts are with you all.
Gavin Brien
Captain, Barwon Downs CFA
Dear Sue and Family, you have lost a loving partner, father, friend and companion and we all mourn his passing. Outside of the family circle, we have all lost a “wisdom man” whose knowledge and understanding of the natural world cannot be replaced.
Vale a true Ranger whether he was on the job or just being there amongst the values of nature which he clearly was a part of!
We talked and we laughed and now we cry.
RIP Kris.
You will be missed.
I met Kris through music and played with him in the Forrest bluegrass group. He played the tea chest bass with finesse and passion and he amazed and inspired everyone with his skill and depth of knowledge. Like the bass he was the constant, the strength behind the group, keeping us on track, encouraging us and playing only for the love of it. He came up with our name, The King Parrot Pickers and his connection to the music and the land was an inspiration. We will think of you always when we sing Red Wing.
Heartfelt condolences to Sue and family.
I first met Kris & Sue about 20 years ago.
They were living at Gambier St. in Apollo Bay, and I’d done a food safety course with Sue, when out at Grey River before moving to Gambier St. myself.
Kris introduced me to the edible indigenous plants and fungi of Apollo Bay and the Otways.
When I set up the local permaculture group in Apollo Bay, Kris gave his time freely to the group to lead walks and talks.
They moved to Barwon Downs, but Kris remained a big part of my life, showing me good fishing spots and continually gifting me plants, fish, produce and seeds.
Kris was like an awesome uncle to me.
Always supportive, always listening and helping out, always with a story, a yarn, his wisdom and wit.
Always helping me move, the numerous times I had to move house with my piano in tow.
When I ran workshops out at Barwon Downs, I’d stay with Kris and Sue.
Kris was larger than life, a real life Gandalf, magical and gave the best big bear hugs.
I can’t believe he’s gone.
Massive support and love to Sue and family.
Dear Sue and Family.
Sorry for your loss and condolences to you and family at this time.
My memories of Rino as a ranger and friend was that he was a person of passion and a wealth of knowledge of the natural environment.
A Ranger that knew his park.
A person of firm views and a real character.
– Gary Summers
Thank you for being you.
Love you always.