Obituaries - Charles E Charlie Reinshagen

Charles E. “Charlie” Reinshagen, 82, of Hobart, passed away at his home early Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025.

Born on October 20, 1942 in Oneonta NY, Charlie was the son of the late Ernest (Millie) Reinshagen and Marge (Lou) Trask. 

A lifelong farmer, owning his own dairy farm on Roses Brook Road, South Kortright from 1965 until 1981. He then continued in the dairy farming business working for others until he and Amy moved to Catskill in 1987, working for Sunrise Farms as their farm manager until 1996 when they moved back to Hobart after buying Hobart Hardware Plus from Amy’s parents.

Charlie loved serving the people of Hobart. He was Hobart DPW Superintendent and later served as a Village of Hobart Trustee. He also owned and operated Hobart Hardware Plus for over 30 years. Most would agree if something existed, Charlie would have it, could find it, and if he couldn’t, you didn’t need it.  Above all else Charlie was devoted to his ever-growing family. 

In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, attending local auctions, watching tractor pulls, and an occasional trip to a casino. Most of all, was the time he spent with family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife: Amy (Hillis) Reinshagen of Hobart; children: Lori Sue (Doug) Laing of South Kortright, Dennis (Mary) Reinshagen of South Kortright, Robin (Roland Klimm) Marschilok of Cohocton, Charlie (Jeanette) Reinshagen of Greene, Susan (Casey Craft) Reinshagen of South Kortright and Matthew (Michelle Merola) Reinshagen of Hobart; grandchildren: Brianna, Randall, Anna, Katherine, Ryan, Shayna, Kevin, Samantha, Jessica, Mikayla, Chase and Logan; twelve great-grandchildren; siblings: John (Eileen) Reinshagen of Sherburn, Joan DeVost of Otego, Kathy Wright of Greene, Arthur Trask of Stamford, Howard (Deb) Trask of Otego, Sandy (Robert) Myers of Norwich; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Besides his parents, Charlie was predeceased by his children: Randy and Sherrie; great granddaughter: Madalyn; siblings: Cheryl Law, Doug Trask, Charlie Trask and Jim Sullivan.

Calling hours will be held 4-7pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford. Graveside services will be at 11am on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Valleyview Cemetery, Roses Brook Road, South Kortright, with a celebration of Charlie’s life to follow at the Hobart Community Center (firehouse), Hobart. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Charlie can be made to the Delaware County Office for the Aging, 97 Main Street, Suite 2, Delhi, NY 13753

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Charlie’s family.