James E. "Jim" Reinker 81, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 2, 2018 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria following a long illness. He was born November 25, 1936 in Elyria, and was a 1954 Elyria High School graduate. Jim was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria. He retired from Oberlin College in 1996, and also drove buses for Greyhound and Highway Coach. He enjoyed spending time with family and travel. Survivors include his wife of sixty three years; Mary Jean (nee: McDaniel), a daughter; Linda S. Knapp (Dan) of Winder, GA., two sons; Allan J. Reinker (Davalynn) of Elyria, Mike E. Reinker of Oberlin. Additional survivors include four grandchildren; Beckie (Tim), Christopher (Jean), Tyler, Aidan, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Edward C. and Lina F. (nee: Block) Reinker, three sisters; Evelyn Miller, Laverne Rosinko, Thelma Krone, and a brother; Robert. The family will receive friends from 3:30-6:30 PM Saturday January 6, 2018 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be held at 6:30 PM Saturday immediately following visitation. Pastor Bill Mugnolo will officiate. Burial will be private at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. The family suggests memorial contributions in Jim's memory be sent to Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Chapter 37309 Harvest Dr. Avon, OH 44011. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com