Charles J. Reynolds

Charles J. Reynolds, age 98, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Ohio Living Swan Creek.  He was born in Toledo on September 13, 1923, to Charles H. and Nettie (Schriner) Reynolds. Chuck graduated from Scott High School (‘41) and University of Toledo (‘49). He served his country as a U.S. Army Combat Engineer during WWII where he achieved the rank of staff sergeant. After attending the Colorado School of Mines as part of his training, he was stationed in the Philippines.

He owned and operated Reynolds Construction and Reynolds Development. His company developed Lincoln Woods (Sylvania), Hull Prairie Farms (Perrysburg), Lakeview Shores (Maumee), Crandenbrook (Perrysburg) and Sawmill Run (Holland).

Chuck and his wife Kathryn (Lesher) were married for 63 years until Kathryn passed away in 2016. Chuck and Kathy offered support to multiple organizations, including The Wolcott House Museum Complex, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, and the Toledo Symphony. Recently Chuck helped fund a handicap accessible nature trail at Ohio Living Swan Creek. Chuck continued working at his business until his late 90’s and will be remembered for his work ethic, his charm and his sense of humor.

Chuck was predeceased by his wife, Kathryn and son, Mark Reynolds. Surviving are his daughter, Cynthia (Keith) Overly; sons, Brian (Ann) Reynolds and Brad (Julie) Reynolds; grandchildren, Brian Overly, Anne Overly, Andy (Anne) Reynolds, Allison (Jeff) Gogel, Kathleen (Andy) Miller, Peter, Sam, Blake, Seth and Maegan Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Fred, Will, Theo, Sully, Reese and Mary Kate.

Family and friends will be received at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1825 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH 43614 on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 10:00 AM until the funeral service at noon. Interment will be at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.