Walter Joseph Reinhardt

Walter J. Reinhardt passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at his home in Glen Carbon, IL. He was 69 years old.

Walt was born in Granite City, IL on August 4,1955 to Gene Paul and Sandra Sue (Mehl) Reinhardt. On May 14, 1983, he married Rolene E. Voyles in Mount Olive, IL. Walt and Rolene were happily married for 42 years. 

He attended and graduated from Granite City High School in 1973. After graduating high school he attended the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and later attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. Walt spent 48 years working at various corrugated box companies. He started at Owens-Illinois (now Georgia Pacific) and retired from Cascades in December of 2024. After retirement, he continued at Cascades as a consultant. During his time in the corrugated box business he was a very determined worker and worked his way from the production floor to general managers of various corrugated box companies. His work ethic and drive was something that has always been instilled in him and in his own family from day one.

Walt valued and cherished the time he spent playing sports from a young age with his Granite City friends, coaching his own children in their sports endeavors, now watching his granddaughters in their activities, and watching sports. He was a St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues fan, where a lot of memories were made as the family would often attend games together. 

He valued his time with his family and the time spent on family vacations. He loved being with his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed taking fishing trips with his son Mike. Walt enjoyed his daily walks with his beloved dog, Lizzy. 

Walt is survived by his wife, Rolene, a daughter, Jennifer (Justin) Bissell of Corning, Iowa, a son, Michael (Kelcie) Reinhardt of Benld, IL, two granddaughters: Delanie and Sophia Reinhardt, a sister, Carol (Donald) Wallace of Pontoon Beach, IL, a sister-in-law, Brenda Mansholt of Mt. Olive, IL, and by nieces and a nephew. 

He was preceded in death by his parents: Gene and Sandra Reinhardt, a brother, Douglas Reinhardt, a sister, Pam Reinhardt, a nephew, Robert Reinhardt, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rollo and Betty Voyles.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mount Olive, IL. A second visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday, June 20, 2025. Service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Chapman Cemetery in Mount Olive, IL. 

Memorials are suggested to the family. The family will be providing memorials in Walter’s honor to Ducks Unlimited Highball Chapter where Mike is an active member, the Corning Fire Department where his son-in-law Justin is an active volunteer fireman, and the Metro East Humanity Society where he shared a love for dogs with his wife Rolene. 

Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mount Olive, IL is in charge of arrangements. Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at beckerandson.com.