Lebanon County PA Archives Obituaries.....Rentschler, Wayne Robert, Sr. August 18, 2012
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  Published in Lebanon Daily News on August 20, 2012
  JONESTOWN Wayne Robert Rentschler, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 
  August 18, 2012, at his home. For almost 50 years, he was the husband of Verna 
  Jean Hoffer, or as he called her, his Honey Wife. Born in Hamburg, on April 16, 
  1932, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Laura F. Wagner Rentschler. 
  Wayne retired from Quaker Alloy, where he had worked for 35 years. He was a 
  long time and faithful member of the St. John's UCC, Fredericksburg. He served 
  on Consistory for many years and was a member of the Men's Fellowship, a 
  pitcher for its softball team and was also on the church's bowling league. He 
  enjoyed his cars, going to K-Mart with his buddies, playing pinochle, throwing 
  quoits, reading the newspaper and cheering on his favorite team, the Dodgers. 
  He was known to all as the "Gum Man." He would go to complete strangers and 
  offer gum as a token from the church. This, and so much more, made him happy. 
  He loved life to the fullest. How sweet it was, to be loved by our daddy Wayne 
  was greatly loved and respected by his family and friends. He had a loving 
  heart, a huge voice, a generous spirit and a strong faith in God. He always was 
  giving a hand. He showed great courage, kept a smile on his face and placed no 
  blame, while fighting cancer. We loved him, but like he said with a big smile 
  on his face, "I love you more." In addition to his wife he is survived by his 
  children, Faydeen wife of Levi Gerhart, Wayne Rentschler, Jr., Denise wife of 
  Richard Voshell, Steven Hetrick, Cynda Hetrick wife of John Kless and Sandra 
  wife of Joseph Drupp; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn 
  wife of the late Elbert Myers; and many nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful, 
  devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth 
  Rentschler, Lester, husband of Hattie Rentschler, Lee husband of Patricia 
  Rentschler, Norman husband of Priscilla Rentschler; and a sister, Shirley wife 
  of Melvin Hernley. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 
  at 11 a.m. at the St. John's United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg. Viewing 
  will be on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral home & 
  Crematory, Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown and one hour prior to the 
  service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to 
  his church or to the GSH-Hospice, Lebanon, Pa.
   
  Published in Lebanon Daily News on August 20, 2012 
   
  
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