Keith Reinhart, age 81 of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Nebraska Medicine Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. Keith Hillman Reinhart was born on November 9, 1943, to parents Oscar and Audrey (Robe) Reinhart in Odebolt, IA. He grew up with his family in Odebolt. Keith attended grade school and high school in Odebolt and graduated with the class of 1962. He also worked at the grocery store while in high school.
After graduation, Keith entered the United States Navy. He served on the same ship as his brother Kent and was a Vietnam Veteran.
On January 13, 1969, Keith was united in marriage to Beth Rake at the Odebolt Methodist Church. This union was blessed with three children, Shane, Chad, and Aaron. Keith and Beth raised their family in Odebolt while Keith worked at the Denison, IA, IBP Plant for over 30 years followed by 10 years at GOMACO in Ida Grove, IA, and retired in 2010.
Keith loved spending time with his family especially their camping trips and family vacations. He was talented at woodworking and made many lawn ornaments, especially for holidays. Keith was active in both slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball. Keith was a member of the Odebolt Methodist Church. His family and friends will dearly miss him.
Keith was preceded in death by his beloved wife Beth; parents: Oscar and Audrey Reinhart; brother: Kelly Reinhart; and sister-in-law: Deb Reinhart.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Shane Reinhart of Odebolt, IA, Chad (Mary) Reinhart of Odebolt, IA, and Aaron Reinhart of Odebolt, IA; brothers: Kent (Barb) Reinhart of Iowa City, IA, and Kerry Reinhart of Odebolt, IA; sister: Kandi Peters of Odebolt, IA; grandchildren: Blake and Bryce (Mally) Reinhart, Kirsten Reinhart, Hailey Reinhart, Jordan Brungardt, and Alexis Reinhart.