Terry L Reinhardt

TERRY L. REINHARDT, 61, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 am, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to Ralph John and Agatha Rose (nee Eggemeyer) Reinhardt on September 7, 1964, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Terry received his Associate of Precision Machining Technology from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He worked for several machine shops in the area. He had a passion for BBQ, starting his professional journey in 2009. In 2017, he opened The Burnt End in Red Bud, becoming its beloved pit master.

Throughout his life, Terry participated in numerous BBQ competitions with Big Ray, with his most significant achievement being a first-place win in the seafood division at the World Cook-off in Las Vegas. 

Beyond BBQ, Terry had a deep love for the outdoors. He cherished his family's camping and fishing trips in Kentucky, as well as going on motorcycle rides, spring mushroom hunts, and, when he was younger, going goose and duck hunting. 

Above all, Terry valued spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was known for his jovial spirit and welcoming nature, never meeting a stranger. 

Terry was of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors:

Mother:

  Agatha Reinhardt  Baldwin, IL

2 Sons:

   Brett (Tracey) Reinhardt  Baldwin, IL

   Nathan (Jennifer) Reinhardt  Modoc, IL

5 Grandchildren:

   Mariah, Braden & Shelby Reinhardt

   Kayli & Willow Reinhardt

3 Siblings:

   Steve Reinhardt (Darcy Hatke)  Baldwin, IL

   Kathy (Keith) Liefer  Freeburg, IL

   Trisha (Mark) Ruebusch  Ruma, IL

Wife:

   Donna Dugan-Reinhardt  Red Bud, IL

6 Nieces & Nephews: 

   Jonathan & Justin Reinhardt, Kayla & Kassidy Liefer, and Landon & Easton Ruebusch

Many Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Father and Sister-in-law – Stephanie Reinhardt

Memorial Service:

   11:00 am, Saturday, November 22, 2025

   St. John’s Lutheran Church, Baldwin, Illinois

Officiating:

   Rev. Brian Nowak

Inurnment:

   Baldwin City Cemetery

   Baldwin, Illinois

Visitation:

    Friday– 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

    Saturday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

    St. John’s Lutheran Church, Baldwin, Illinois

Memorials:

   May be made to the family for the funeral home and medical expenses