William Bill Theodore Reyenga, 91, of Hope went to be with the Lord January 18, 2013. Bill was born on February 27, 1921 in Emmet, AR to Mamie and Tjeerd Reyenga. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Eddie, and sisters Effie Calhoun and Edith Warren. His wife Margie V. Reyenga also preceded him in death. Bill attended the University of Arkansas for 3 years until he was drafted into the army. During his career in the United States Army, Bill served as a medic during World War II for the 423rd Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division. At the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 he was taken prisoner after volunteering to stay behind with the wounded men. He received the Bronze Star, Combat Medical Badge, and an Army Commendation for his service during the War. After his liberation from the camps, he returned to Arkansas and married his high school sweetheart Margie. Following the war, Bill re-enlisted in the Army and worked as a special services officer until his retirement. He coached Baseball and Basketball teams at the posts he was stationed and led his teams to many championships.. After retirement from the army, Bill enjoyed careers as a golf pro, in farming, and with the Hope public schools. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman. Bill loved spending time with his many friends and family. He was a loving and generous man who greeted everyone with a smile and a kind word. He was a faithful member of Unity Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. Bill was also a deacon, a Gideon, and a Mason. He is survived by his wife Faye Reyenga of Hope, his sons Ted Reyenga, Gerald Reyenga and wife Molly, Stan Reyenga and wife Liz, and Danny Reyenga and wife Bevererly, and daughters Mary Jane Young and husband Gary, Judy Garrett and husband Bruce, and Margie Guercio and husband Michael, thirteen Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren, brothers Sebron, Gerald, and Johnny, sister, Ora Pearl , and stepdaughters Sandy Parish-Tompkins and Debbie Olson. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 pm, Monday January 21st at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope . Funeral services will take place Tuesday, January 22nd at 10 am, at the Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel with Bro. Jay Pollan officiating. Burial to follow at Snell Cemetery in Emmet, Arkansas. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com