Patricia Ann Reinhardt

Patricia “Pat” Reinhardt (Riffel) was born on April 6, 1944 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to her parents, Charlie and Fern Riffel. She graduated high school in Shattuck and then attended La Sierra College in California, worked at Loma Linda University and went on to graduate from Walla Walla University. She married Arlyn Reinhardt on May 25th, 1975. Arlyn and Pat moved to Gentry Arkansas where Arlyn farmed and raised chickens and Pat worked as the school secretary at Ozark Elementary School. They welcomed a son, Andy Reinhardt in March 12th of 1980. Arlyn, Pat and family moved to Colorado in 1983 where Pat operated a daycare in her home where she positively impacted the lives of many children and families. In all of her work experiences, Pat made life-long friendships with her outgoing personality and welcoming smile.

Pat spent much of her time throughout her life working with church youth ministries such as Pathfinders. She was very active in her church and enjoyed her role as Head Deaconess. Her and Arlyn hosted bible studies, church campouts, and other activities that allowed her to fellowship with others and share her faith.

Pat is survived by her husband Arlyn of Franktown CO; daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Arlynne Walker of Santa Fe NM; daughter and son in law, Mark and Annette Wragge of Crofton NE; and son and daughter in-law Andy and Brandi Reinhardt of Franktown CO. Other family members include grandchildren Brittany Prince, Quinn, Grant and Ella Wragge, Christopher Walker and Laila Reinhardt. Her great granddaughter Maddie Testa; her brother Darryll Riffel and many nieces and nephews.