Birth date: Dec 8, 1932 Death date: Nov 6, 2016
Conrad A. Reinhardt passed away peacefully on November 6, 2016. Born in Wisconsin, he resided most of his life in Knoxville, Tennessee before relocating to be with family in Tamarac, FL. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jan Read Obituary
Conrad spent time with me as a 16-year old 4-H photographer in Chicago in the fall of 1973 at National 4-H Conference. He made an impression on me and my photographic future that has stayed with me all these years. I have searched for him on the Internet several times, but today. ChatGPT helped me to locate information. My belated condolences to his family. He made a difference in my life, in just a few short days on that trip.
Ken George, Cary. NC
It's a LONG time after all the other tributes, but I was cleaning out files and ran across a thank-you note and poem from Conrad that he sent after teaching a class in composing and developing color slides at Arrowmont School of Crafts. This would have been some time in the 1980's. His class was fun and instructive, and he was always kind. The poem was about Arrowmont School: "The maze of people, neon lights, tinsel, and fast foods fade from my vision as the touch of clay gives way to form, while silver threads stitch a part of me to the mountains, leaves, rocks, and the colorful flowers and fauna placed in a pot to boil until rainbows appear. My joy is not limited by the time it takes a weaver's shuttle to move from left to right. Nor is it contained by the cool of silver shaped by saw and solder of patient hands. My limit knows only the shutter of my camera,the speed of the film, the source of morning light, and my willingness to record on film what I see and feel. This my life, my craft, this is Arrowmont."
Candis Harbison, Panama City, FL
Today I was remembering Conrad's voice so clearly! I can hear him saying "Jan." He was a wonderful presence, still so vivid to me today.
Conrad and Jan just came into my thoughts yesterday. How lucky we were to have them as advisors to our youth group at church. My condolences to Jan and family. Bonnie Thor Lerner
I was heartbroken to learn of the passing of Conrad Reinhardt. He was one of the best teachers I have ever had, inspiring a love of art when he taught at Cherokee Middle School in Madison, WI. He was an exceptional teacher, always encouraging and kind, and I send heartfelt condolences to his family. Please know that I will remember him with deep respect and admiration.
Debbie Abrams Aronson, November 30, 2016
I worked with Conrad for many years at The University of Tennessee. He was a talented leader and a delight to work with. My condolences to his family.
Brenda Voiles
Conrad was a fine man and a good friend.... I admired his talent and his love for teaching and for inspiring others. He mentored many 4-H members and Adult Volunteer leaders and they continue to share his spirit. He had a good sense of humor, which was always appreciated.
I was one of the first people to fly with Conrad after he got his pilot's license (we had photography training in Greeneville) and I survived!! It was an honor to Chair his retirement dinner and preside over the event... a good time was had by all and it was well deserved recognition.
May he rest in peace and may Blessings be with you Jan, and with all of your family... we are all better for having known you....
ruth henderson mcqueen
Conrad was a strong presence at the TVUUC Alliance. He never missed a meeting.
His photos were wonderful.
He will be missed.
Jan, a special Loving Hug!
Chloie Airoldi-Watters
Everyone keeps mentioning his Photography, but I remember Conrad's interest in Native Americans. Sue Vaughan
