James Jacob Rentschler Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Jacob Rentschler in Strausstown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Jacob Rentschler to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin N. Rentschler and Esther M. Rentschler (Werner); and his sister Nancy W. Swan. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Lee Rentschler (Pugliese); his siblings, Audrey L. Rentschler Waldman (late William B. Waldman) of Doylestown and Rodney M. (Carol A.); his brother-in-law Bruce C. (Julia Swan) of Bethlehem; and his siblings' children, Robert B. (Shari Swan), Winifred L. Swan, Megan E. Rentschler and Hilary C. Rentschler.

Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to BCTV, PO Box 8082, Reading, PA 19603.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stitzel Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.

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July 25

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Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
3300 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605

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July 26

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3300 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605

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July 26

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Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
3300 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605

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July 26

Committal service

Epler's Church Cemetery
1151 W Leesport Rd, Leesport, PA 19533-9323

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July 26

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Epler's Cemetery
1151 W Leesport Rd, Leesport, PA 19533-9323

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