Anthony Michael Rheiner, Jr. 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025, at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.
Anthony was born in Chicago, the son of Austin Michael Rheiner, Sr. and Helen Virginia (nee Jarvis). He graduated from St. Mel High School in Chicago and enlisted in the US Army on December 7, 1968. While in the Army he served 11 months with the USARV in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on August 24, 1969.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. The funeral procession will convene at 23 Prospect Dr., Moline, IL 61265 at 12:45 p.m. for procession to the cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg, Illinois. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
