Camp Courageous is deeply saddened by the passing of Pete Reinertsen, 74, of Waterloo, IA.

Pete came into the Camp Courageous circle of close and dear friends when he bought Frost Oil in Jesup, IA from Honorary Board Member Norb Bahl.   Possibly, unknown to Pete at the time, but Camp Courageous was clearly a major part of the Frost Oil deal.

Pete quickly assumed the duties Norb left him of being a super advocate for Camp Courageous, particularly with the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa (now FUELIowa).  Frost Oil became Consolidated Energy and grew under Pete’s leadership.  Pete evidentially retired as CEO at Consolidated Energy Company.

Pete was the long-time chairperson of the PMCI golf outing for Camp Courageous and was a constant champion of the event even after his retirement.  It was a natural for Pete, an event that combined his love for golf and his love for Camp Courageous.  Pete was always known for his keen ability to sell Mulligans at the golf benefit to everyone, even if one was not playing.  Pete had a unique personality that no one said, no to Pete 😊.  In 2015 the Petroleum Marketers and Camp Courageous presented Pete a special award, which the caption read, “A Special Thank You To A Special Person, Pete Reinertsen, Who Started The PMCI Golf Outing 20 Years Ago For Camp Courageous.  An Event That Has Raised Nearly A Half Million Dollars For The Camp!”  Camp’s sympathy goes out to Pete’s wife, Cindy, along with his family and friends.  Pete was bigger than life…legendary and Camp Courageous always felt honored to be the recipient of his hard and dedicated heartfelt work.  Pete wished for his memorials to go to Camp Courageous: https://campcourageous.org/donate/

-Charlie

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