[1] He later led the construction efforts for a Standard Oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana.

[1] In October 1901, Rheem arrived in Point Richmond (then called East Yards) after finding a spot for a new refinery to replace the Alameda facility.

[1][2] He chose a spot in the Point Richmond District along the Potrero Hills and the Marshlands.

[2] As the installations were completed, Rheem remained with the company as the superintendent of the Richmond Refinery.

[1] On April 19, 1919, Rheem died of a heart attack en route to Santa Cruz during a family outing.