INDIANA BUSINESS

Seymour mourns former police chief and councilman J.J. Reinhart Jr.; flags flown at half-staff

WKKG reported that John Joseph "J.J." Reinhart Jr. died on Oct. 6, 2026, at age 79. The station said Seymour's flags are at half-staff; a funeral service was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Oct. 6 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church and Voss and Sons Funeral & Cremation Services is handling arrangements.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 7, 2026 at 7:03 AM EDTOriginal reporting: October 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT · Brief prepared from earlier coverage

AI-generated illustration of the topic: Seymour mourns former police chief and councilman J.J. Reinhart Jr.; flags flown at half-staff — AI illustration · Not a photograph of the reported event.

WKKG reported that John Joseph "J.J." Reinhart Jr. died on Oct. 6, 2026, at the age of 79. The station said Seymour's flags are flying at half-staff in his memory and that a funeral service was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Oct. 6 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church; Voss and Sons Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

According to WKKG, Reinhart began work with the Seymour Police Department in 1970, became chief in 1988 and retired as chief in 2000. The station reported he represented City Council District 1, served in the U.S. Army from 1967–1970 (including one year in Vietnam), was a founding member of the Seymour Redevelopment Commission, helped with the Veterans Memorial at Gaiser Park, and will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery.

WHY IT MATTERS

This report documents the death of a long-serving local official and public-safety leader whom the community knew through multiple municipal roles. WKKG says Reinhart spent three decades with the Seymour Police Department, led the department as chief for about 12 years and later served on the City Council and other city boards. For residents, veterans groups and city employees, the funeral and the mayor’s decision to fly flags at half-staff are concrete signs the city is marking his public service.

The station also notes non-police roles Reinhart held—driver for Seymour Transit and maintenance supervisor at Freeman Municipal Airport—and that he was involved in the Veterans Memorial at Gaiser Park. Those details help readers understand why city officials and community groups are recognizing him now.

For next steps, WKKG points readers to Voss and Sons Funeral & Cremation Services for the full obituary and arrangement details. Local readers should watch city announcements or Voss’s notice for any additional memorial plans or updates on services and burial at Riverview Cemetery.

Report a correction · Editorial standards · Our source directory

BusinessIndy examines this development and its implications for Indiana businesses and communities using the linked sources.

Related coverage

Reader discussion

Join the discussion. Every comment is checked before publication. Community rules and appeals