Barry C. Reinholz, Sr., 72, of Hillsboro passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family, following a long battle with cancer. He was born November 19, 1953 in Plainfield, New Jersey, the son of the late Alvin H. and Willa Mae (Rogers) Reinholz. He was a 1972 graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School, NJ. An avid sportsman and horse enthusiast, his search for a suitable farm led Barry to Hillsboro in 1991, where he and his wife Patty developed Willowmere, a horse boarding and lesson facility. It was a labor of love which tightly bonded the couple and their three children. Barry worked over fifty years as a machinist, having been employed by Airborne Express, DHL, and ABX Air, in Wilmington and later for PAS Technologies/Standard Aero in Hillsboro. Hard-working, responsible and knowledgeable, his skills, work ethic and capacity to learn made him a valued employee, farm worker and father. He was devoted to his family. Barry was a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. He entered the Catholic Church in 2001; his parish home was St. Mary Catholic Church, where he served as a minister of hospitality for many years. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Dosch) Reinholz who he had married on November 24, 1984, three children: Jennifer (Scott) Rikard of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Barry (Emilee) Reinholz, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jaclyn (Jason) Barrett of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, seven grandchildren, Charlotte, Boone, and Jacob Rikard, Raella and Gianna Reinholz and Payton and Parker Barrett, and one brother, Alvin (Lori) Reinholz of Apple Valley, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Friends will be received on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service and also following the Mass in the Church Parish Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary “Built on Faith, Restored by Love” Fund, 212 South High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or to The Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056. Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting http://www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
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