Herbert P. Reinhardt Jr.
October 16, 1932 – March 8, 2018
Herbert P Reinhardt Jr., 85, of Oklahoma City, passed from this life on March 8, 2018.
Herbert was born October 16, 1932, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the second child of Cleffie Ritchey (Brewer) and Herbert Paul Reinhardt Sr. In 1957, he graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas Medical School, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. On September 6, 1958, Dr. Reinhardt married Janie Jackson in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1961, he was stationed in Oklahoma City by the United States Public Health Service where he served as the state’s epidemiologist. Two years later, he began his private practice where he served his patients for nearly 40 years as a board certified internist. He was accepted as a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and was a member of both the Oklahoma State and County Medical Associations.
Throughout his life, Dr. Reinhardt had a passion for ministry, serving for many years as an elder and Sunday school teacher, and was a current member of the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond. He also had a particular interest in boating education, serving as Commander of the Oklahoma City Power Squadron in 1986. Other facets of his life included taking vacations with his family, especially hiking in Colorado and visiting the National Parks, collecting watches, stamps, and coins, and reading all types of books.
Dr. Reinhardt is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Janie, daughter Rece Hanoch and husband Jeffrey, and grandsons Austin and Brandon Hanoch, all of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Also surviving are sister Betty Wilson of Alabama and brother James Reinhardt of Texas.
Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond will be hosting visitation between 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday, March 12. Services will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 13 with Dr. Loren Gieger officiating. A graveside service will follow at Gracelawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Chimala Hospital, Tanzania, Africa c/o New York Avenue Church of Christ, 5371 New York Avenue, Arlington, TX 76018-4910.
Janie, so sorry to hear this. Herb was a great man and lived to help others. We will miss him.
Janie and Rece,
So sorry to hear of Dr. Reinhardt’s passing. He was an fantastic employer and friend. You you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Pierce
Janie
Sorry to hear the news about Herb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Frank and Carol
Janie, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your husband. Best wishes for comfort and happy memories.
Your tennis buddy, Colleen
Janie, Dr. Reinhardt was one in a million. He was such a good hearted man with a compassionate heart. He was an excellent physician. He patiently took care of many of our difficult family members and I appreciate him for that. He was one of the most patient humans I have witnessed, with a great sense of humor. I know that he will be missed by many. Prayers for you and your sweet family . I also remember that you worked side by side with him. You two were an awesome team. Love, Patricia Mahan Brown