Obituary: Paul Wayne Reinhart

Paul Wayne Reinhart (February 10, 1942 – April 26, 2024)

Paul Wayne Reinhart, 82, of Brooklyn passed away at home April 26, 2024. Paul’s family and friends will gather 10am–11am for visitation, Tuesday, April 30, at Manchester United Methodist Church. His funeral service will begin at 11am, Tuesday, April 30, at Manchester United Methodist Church. Pastor Susan Hitts will serve as celebrant.

Paul was born on February 10, 1942, in Summerfield Township, Michigan, to Wendell and Shirley (King) Reinhart. He was a 1960 graduate of Manchester High School. Paul married the love of his life, Deborah Johnson, on February 13, 1982. He worked at Hoover-NSK in various management positions, including Plant Manager. He then worked for RD Kleinschmidt and Huron Valley Roofing in the Sales Department. Paul retired and began his own business — Jobs by Reinhart — beginning first with building additions and later lawn care. Paul enjoyed many things, including horses, a love he inherited from his father, bowling, and golf, but his greatest joys were his family and his Faith. Paul served on many committees at Manchester United Methodist Church in Manchester and was the Chairperson for the building addition. Paul loved all things family. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather. One of Paul’s greatest joys was following his daughters and grandchildren in their sporting activities and was not shy to voice his point of view whenever he felt an official made the wrong call.

Paul will be greatly missed by his wife, Debbie; his children, Kelly Schmidt (Jim Johnson), Michelle Dykstra, and Nikole Fether; grandchildren, Taryn and Peyton Fether and Will Dykstra; his brother, Dennis Reinhart; his sister, Janet Binder; and many other family members. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, John Binder.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Manchester United Methodist Church. Please leave a message of comfort for Paul’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.