Paul Rehnberg, 52

Paul Anthony Rehnberg

1969-2021

As a child, Paul was strong willed, a characteristic that was not always understood without looking at, or considering, the Grand Plan that was going to unfold in his life.

In the sixth grade, he had a teacher that challenged him in a way that was life changing and they continued to be in contact into his adult years. As a young man, and throughout his life, his “strong will” was transformed into a passionate belief in ethics, doing the “right thing” and standing your ground, even when it was not the popular thing to do. Even though he could be a warrior on many fronts, inside was a tender heart and love of people.

Another element of the Grand Plan was his passion for those with special needs that developed and evolved as he worked as a volunteer with the Special Olympics in high school. Little did we know that this was actually a training ground for the father he would become with a special needs child and made him an incredible dad to all three of his kids. Even though he seldom talked openly about his faith, it was a driving force behind everything he did. Grand Plans are not always apparent even when they are right in front of us ...

A Memorial Service for Paul will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 83814. A reception will follow.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Please visit Paul’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com