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Founder of Pet-Products Brand Dies At Age 70

Lance Reyniers launched the Python Products brand in 1984.

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5 years ago

April 24, 2019

PETS+ Staff

Lance A. Reyniers, founder of Python Products in Milwaukee, has died.

He was 70. Reyniers passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, according to his obituary.

Python Products offers products for aquariums and ponds.

Reyniers launched the Python Products brand in 1984.

Reyniers also served on the board of directors of World Wide Pet Suppliers based in Monrovia, CA. He chaired the Trade Show Committee.

Reyniers was a disabled Vietnam Era veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.

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