Charles W. Reichert was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, on November 17, 1862. He married Effie Leonard on September 5, 1889. They were the parents of three sons: Roy, Walter and Ross. After the death of his wife he moved to Carrington where he spent the rest of his life. On March 31, 1901, he married Elizabeth McCreary of Carrington. They were the parents of seven children: Harold, Arthur, Glenn, Myrtle, Leta Mae, Homer and Bruce.
Mr. Reichert was active in farm and community activities, serving in the State Legislature in 1920 during the Non-Partisan League days. He served on Consumer United Stores board and the Equity Packing Plant at Fargo- both were co-operatives. He served as chairman of the County of Defense during World War I. He was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge in Carrington.
Mr. Reichert died April 1932 and Mrs. Reichert in 1943. They are buried in the Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 36B