Paul F. "Frankie" Reinhart

Paul F. "Frankie" Reinhart, 90, of Wapakoneta, formerly of New Hampshire, OH, died Tues. afternoon, Sept. 1, 2009, mowing at his farm in New Hampshire, OH. He was born March 14, 1919, in Sante Fe, OH, the son of Herman & Taura (Brackney) Reinhart, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 18, 1944, he married Eileen M. Jackson, and she survives. Other survivors include, 2 sons, Dennis Reinhart, Cincinnati, OH, Douglas (Trudie) Reinhart, Wapakoneta, OH, 3 grandchildren, Shelly (Lt. Col. James) Howard, Japan, Lucas Reinhart, Columbus, OH, Matthew Reinhart, Columbus, OH, 2 great grandchildren, Gabriel & Brady Howard, a sister, Maxine Cockrine, Morrow, OH. He was preceded in death by sisters & brothers-in-law, Mabel (Howard) Butler, Mary (Frank) Veit, & Mildred (Mac) Rinehart (correct spelling), and brothers & sisters-in-law, Kenneth Reinhart, Carl (Mary) Reinhart, Roger Reinhart & Lee Reinhart. A long time farmer, Mr. Reinhart was a 1937 graduate of Lakeview High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during W.W. II in the European Theater. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor while serving his country. He served as a Goshen Twp. Trustee from 1947 to 1965, and as a Auglaize Co. Commissioner from 1966 to 1983. He also served on the Election Board, the Fair Board, the Airport Authority, all of Auglaize Co. He was a member of the Veterans Administration Election Board, and served 60 years Auglaize Co. Republican Central Committee. He attended the New Hampshire United Methodist Church. His memberships included the American Legion, Post #330, & the V.F.W. Post #8445, both of Wapakoneta. He was a former member of the Wapakoneta Country Club, the New Hampshire Lions Club, and the Wapakoneta Elks #1170. His hobbies included golfing, watching his grandsons' sporting events, mowing at the farm, and breakfast at the Wapakoneta McDonalds. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Fri. Sept. 4, 2009, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Pastor Jean Horn officiating. Burial is to follow in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire, OH, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m., Thurs. and 1 hr. prior to the service on Fri. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Auglaize Acres or New Hampshire United Methodist Church.

Paul F. "Frankie" Reinhart

March 14, 1919 - September 1, 2009