Corrie Reinhart

Corrie L. Reinhart, 71, of Boone, NC, died October 24, 2024, at home under hospice care due to
complications of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
Corrie Lee Reinhart was born August 27, 1953, in Sioux Falls, SD and was adopted by Lloyd and
Pernella (Penny) Reinhart in September of the same year. He grew up in the Vienna, SD, area and
graduated from Hazel High School in 1971. He attended South Dakota State University from 1971 to
1975. He was united in marriage to Rosalie (Rose) King on October 21, 1978, in Brookings, SD. He was
blessed with 2 children, Gregory in 1981, and Meghan in 1985.
Corrie spent over 30 years as the Business Manager of General Motors automobile dealerships in
Mitchell and Yankton, SD. He was a proud member of the General Motors Accounting Circle of
Excellence and was recognized for his silver award of 25 years of excellence from General Motors. He
retired in 2002 due to poor health and moved to Pittsburgh, PA where Rose was working. He
subsequently moved to Boone, NC, in 2009, when Rose's employment brought them to the High Country.
In his retirement he enjoyed genealogy, especially his Reinhart family. He also spent time traveling to
Rose's places of employment in Lima, OH; New Wilmington, PA; and North Manchester, IN.
Corrie is survived by his wife, Rose; his son, Greg and daughter, Meghan, all of Boone, NC; a special
sister, Darla (Dale) Lindner of Watertown, SD; a sister-in-law, Rhonda King (Emily Baxter) of Mitchell,
SD; special nieces Jody (Darin) Larson of Garretson, SD, Kari (Matt) Thill of Florence, SD, and special
nephew Dalles (Thesa) Lindner of Watertown, SD and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Pernella (Penny) Reinhart; his paternal
grandparents, Levi and Lucy Reinhart; his maternal grandparents, Inga and Einer Jordeth; his maternal
grandfather Peter Solbak, his in-laws, Donald and Mildred King; his special parents, Obert and Vivian
Williams, his special friend, Jordan Dog Reinhart; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to UNC Health - Appalachian, especially
Drs. Dan Goble and Kevin Wolfe; AppFamily Medicine, especially Drs. Zach Lindsey and David Brendle;
Seby B. Jones Cancer Center, especially Dr. Khurram Tariq; Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation
Center, especially Larry Stout and Delilah Villanueva; Amorem Palliative and Hospice Care, especially
Donna Tate, Ally Postlethwaite and Rev. Dr. Billy Norris; Centerwell Home Health especially Richard
Fulton; Watauga Medics, and Meat Camp volunteers for their care and support during Corrie's illnesses.

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