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THE PASSING OF RONALD SCHARDT
Nov. 10, 2014
Source: Reinke Manufacturing
Ronald Paul Schardt, former CEO of Reinke, passed away on November 2, 2014, at the age of 68.
Mr. Schardt was born July 16, 1946, in Deshler, Neb. He graduated from Deshler High School in 1964, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration in 1968.
Schardt joined Mutual of Omaha as a systems analyst where he also served as assistant manager to the Department of Special Coverages during his time with the Omaha-based company.
In 1977, he returned to Deshler and joined Reinke, where he served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board from 1979 to his retirement in 2006. During his 29-year tenure, Schardt helped to oversee the company's domestic and international mechanized irrigation growth. He also was instrumental in implementing a number of key employee benefit programs for the company.
Schardt was active in the Deshler community including the Deshler Housing Authority, Deshler Lions Club, Deshler Chamber of Commerce, St. Peter Lutheran Church and Deshler Lutheran School.
Schardt is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia, his four children, eleven grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
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