Charles P. Reinhart

Charles Philip Reinhart, 85, passed away peacefully at home in Philo on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.

He was born October 10, 1940 to Bernard and Lucie Reinhart. He attended St. Thomas Grade School and graduated from Unity High School in 1958.  In 1962, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University, while also working as a farmhand.  In 1968 he received his master’s degree from Rockford College. He began his career in 1962 teaching high school math at Oregon, IL. He touched many lives as a math teacher at Monticello High School from 1969-1994. After retirement, he continued to teach part time at Parkland College until 2004. As a patient and expert teacher, he finished his career volunteering his time to teach 8th graders algebra at St. Thomas Grade School. He had the privilege of passing on his knowledge to students, including his granddaughter, an experience they both cherished.  

He married Beth Sleeter on August 13, 1966 at St. Patrick’s in Urbana. He is survived by her and their children: Ann (Bob) Case, Tolono; David (Chris) Reinhart, Mt. Holly, NC; Mary Jo (Roberto Spitale), Sosua, Dominican Republic; Amy Fleshner, Savoy, and granddaughters Amelia and Lydia Case.

Also surviving are his brother, Leonard (Dottie) Reinhart and sisters-in-law, Jean Reinhart and Susie McArthur. 

He was preceded in death by his siblings Jerry Reinhart and Marilyn Gordy, son-in-law Chris Fleshner, and brother-in-law Jerry McArthur.

Charlie was a generous man who always found time for a project.  He had farming in his heart since his early years and put this into practice when he farmed family land after his retirement. Throughout the summer he could be found in his abundant garden.  He was also handy and tackled building his family’s country home and all of the projects that Beth could create. He was a deeply devoted lifelong member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. He lived his faith and was a selfless, patient, kind man. 
 

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Philo with Rev. Keith Walder officiating.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Philo.  Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at the church, with rosary at 1:30PM.  Freese Funeral Home, Sidney is assisting with arrangements. 

Memorials may be made to St. Thomas School, Philo.

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