Max Edwin Rinehart, was called to his heavenly home on April 25, 2020.  Max was born in Houston, Arkansas to Claude & Jewel Rinehart on March 15, 1942.  He was 78 years old.

He was a member of the First Baptist church of Bloomfield.  Max spent his younger years in the San Joaquin Valley, California.  He moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri where he met his wife Evelyn Irene Morse of 58 years.  Max and Irene liked 5 days of being married 58 years on April 30th.

He was a farmer and farm manager for Gaylon Lawrence from 1970 – 1985.  In 1985 he started Max Rinehart Farms in Essex, Missouri, where he farmed.  He and Irene raised three children Mark, Kenneth, and Michelle.  In 1987 he purchased a cattle farm northwest of Bloomfield.  In 1994 Max and Irene moved to the cattle farm and made this their permanent home. 

He loved all farming, horses, cattle, and enjoyed watching his eight grandchildren and their friends grow up. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by two sisters and two brother, Lilly Denny and Cora Kunckle of Bloomfield. And Gerald Rinehart of Dexter, and JE Rinehart of Hanford, California.

He is leaving a legacy of love to his eight grandchildren; Eric Rinehart, Kendra Brodzinski, Sarah Dokken, Robyn Werner, Sydnie Evgenides, River Chism, Kristopher Rinehart, and Jewel Chism.  Also, to his three great grandchildren; Quinn & Max Dokken, and Tinsley Rinehart, and a host of niece, nephews, and many friends.

A private, family only, funeral service will be conducted at North Antioch Cemetery on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, directed by Ronnie Stevens.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.