Peter D Reynolds

Peter D Reynolds Age 82, of Gahanna Ohio, died peacefully at home on November 10th. Born August 3rd, 1937 in Columbus Ohio. Pete graduated from University High in 1956. Service will be held Friday, November 15th at Rutherford Funeral Home-University 2383 N. High St. Columbus, OH. Calling Hours 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with Service following at 12:00 PM Friday. Private graveside service after for family. Preceded in death by: Jeanne Reynolds (wife of 23 years); Father, Leslie Reynolds; Mother, Ruth Reynolds; and sister, Toni Silverio. Survived by: Partner in life of many years, Julie Eisnaugle; Son, Dennis Reynolds, (wife Jessica, grandchildren Emma and Mattie); Son, Scott Reynolds, (wife Lucy, grandchildren Jordann, Sydni, Scott (Holden), and Lois); Son, Steve Reynolds, (grandchildren Lake, Heath and Sydney); Son, Justin and wife Jen Reynolds; Brother, Benjamin Reynolds (wife Cheryl and daughter Clarissa Reynolds (Steven M.) Leftkowitz, Benjamin, Matthew & Abigail). Also 3 “Great Grandchildren”. Also, survived by a “large” running family that meant so much to him. Team Fastbucks, Columbus Roadrunners Club, Saturday Morning Running Club, Ohio Road Runners Club, Columbus North Sports Club, and many more, thank you as Pete enjoyed every moment! As so many of you know, Pete lived “larger than life” and accomplished more than could possibly be named here. Some of his accomplishments are, but obviously not limited to: Commissioned officer, U.S. Army; Rode a motorcycle around the world in early 60’s through 37 countries; President of High School Class; Olympic Qualification for Trials in bicycling and was Ohio State champion 2 years; Completed 50 Marathons; 900 Triathlon/ Biathlon races; Ran 2000 miles or more a year for 18 years; Have over 604 event awards; Volunteered for helping others more than 5 races a year; #1 Ohio Triathlete in age group two years; Columbus Roadrunners “Triathlete of the year” etc. As an option, in Lieu of flowers, Dad would also appreciate if anyone wanted to donate to the Mount Carmel Hospice Care Team instead. That team was great for Dad and for so many others! In Dad’s words (kind of) the flowers will die, but the help and good that the hospice teams do will live on! Below is how to donate from the Hospice Website. Donations to Hospice are accepted through the Mount Carmel Foundation. Be sure to select Hospice/Palliative Care from the drop-down list when prompted about what you would like your gift to benefit. Make a donation to the Mount Carmel Foundation to benefit our hospice and palliative services today.

Peter D Reynolds

August 3, 1937 - November 10, 2019