Charles A. Reinhard

Charles A. Reinhard, age 70 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his home in Clare. On July 28, 1951, Charles was born one of four children to Jack and Evelyn (Clark) in Ypsilanti, MI. He was united in marriage to his long-time companion Toni (McKinney) Palozzola on January 15, 1993 in Smyrna, TN., and together the couple enjoyed twenty-eight wonderful years of marriage. Charles was a proud member of the Belleville High School Class of 1969. Immediately following his high school graduation, Charles pursued a career in baseball—having reached the triple A level as a centerfielder within the New Your Yankee Organization. After ending his baseball career and working for a time in manufacturing, Charles moved to Tennessee and sought a career relating to his next best talent—music. During his Country and Western singing and songwriting career, Charles actually had four of his songs receive radio air play before he moved back to Michigan in the mid ‘90’s. Charles’ final work chapter was a proud sixteen year career working for Renosol (later becoming Leer) Manufacturing in Farwell, where he officially retired from in 2018. Outside of baseball and music, Charles’ passions included golf, slow-pitch softball, and begrudgingly cheering on the Detroit Lions and Tigers. Charles is survived by his wife Toni Reinhard of Clare, his six children Michael (Lauren) Palozzola of Alton, IL., Jack (Stacy) Reinhard of New York, NY., Kathi (David) Stanley of LaVergne, TN., Charlie Reinhard of Ypsilanti, Chrissy Reinhard of Ypsilanti, and Aaron Reinhard of Clare, his fifteen grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Other survivors include his siblings Bob (Diane) Reinhard of Belleville, Frances Reinhard and Sandy (Dean) Selle, all of Novi, and his best friends Jim Tkachuk of Gladwin and Steve Kovach of Belleville. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Evelyn Reinhard. In keeping with Charles’ wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service will take place in Novi, MI., on a date, location, and time yet to be determined. Memorial contributions in honor of Charles may be directed to his family to assist with final expenses. For those unable to attend services, online condolences may be shared at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Charles A. Reinhard

July 28, 1951 - September 28, 2021