Born on June 6, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, Charles was the son of Charles and Kitty Reinhardt. He graduated from West Carrolton High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton. Charles then pursued his lifelong passion for medicine by obtaining his medical degree from Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship and medical residency in pediatrics at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital.
Charles' career in medicine spanned over five decades, and he worked in various fields, including private practice, teaching medical students at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and providing medical care to underserved communities. He also served as a consultant for rural clinic programs and supervised several clinics in his later years. Charles was a associate professor of pediatrics at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and educated medical residents at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He was also a Unit Health Authority for the Texas Department of Corrections.
Charles met Ardys Carol Book at Miami Valley Hospital, and they were married in 1969. Together they had three children, Ann, Sara, and Nathan. He was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren, attending their activities, and sharing his love of fishing and car racing.
Charles was an active member of Living Branch Church, where he was a founding member, until his passing. He dedicated his life to serving others, and his legacy of love and caring will be remembered by all who knew him.
Charles is survived by his spouse, Carol Reinhardt, his daughter Sara Reinhardt Ullrich and son-in-law Jeff Ullrich, his son Nathan Reinhardt and daughter-in-law Christina Reinhardt, and his grandchildren Samuel Ullrich, Rachel Reinhardt, Evelyn Reinhardt, Nathan Reinhardt Jr., Joshua Reinhardt, and Patrick Reinhardt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Ann Reinhardt.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Pregnancy Assistance Center North or the ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) Greatest Need Fund.
