Frank O. Reinke

Frank O. Reinke, 88, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at CHS-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina.

A native of Illinois, Frank was born September 02, 1932 to the late Oscar Walter Reinke and Sadie Ethel Taylor Reinke.

Frank retired from AT&T as an engineering director. He enjoyed his work there and often talked passionately about it. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church, which he loved and was very active in. He was also a Methodist lay-speaker.

He never met a stranger and was very witty. Frank loved everyone and never judged them. A true family man, he was the patriarch of the Reinke family. He also had a special place in his heart for his dogs. Frank was also instrumental in coordinating blood drives.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara M. Reinke; a son, Terry Reinke; and his sister, Marie Reeser.

He is survived by three children, Kevin Reinke (Vicki), David Reinke, and Theresa Harrington (Patrick); seven grandchildren, Jeff Reinke, Melissa Reinke, Stephen Reinke, Kaleb Harrington, Cruzen Harrington, and Kellin Harrington, Quinnelyn Grace Harrington; two step grandchildren, Christina Scarborough and Casey Burris; and four great grandchildren, Hailey Scarborough, Cayden Burris, Adelyn Rippon, and Daniel Reinke.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Beam Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m. with Reverends Dennis Burleson and Norman Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army. Frank will be laid to rest at McDowell Memorial Park at a later date.