Charles E. Rineer, Jr.

Charles E. Rineer, Jr., 81 of Conestoga passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025. Charlie was born in Conestoga on November 4, 1943, the son of the late Charles E. and Theda M. Sowers Rineer, Sr. He was the dedicated husband to Susan E. Nolt Rineer. Born, raised, lived, worked and died in Conestoga, Charlie was a proud resident of the Conestoga Community. He was an elected Supervisor for Conestoga Township for 18 years. He worked for Conestoga Township directly after graduating from Penn Manor High School in 1961 and returned back to work for the Township in 1975, retiring in 2005 as Roadmaster. He worked for Angelini & Groff at their Lebanon location from the mid 60's to 1975. While working in Lebanon is how he was introduced to his future wife, Susan from East Petersburg. Charlie and Sue were married in East Petersburg on August 28, 1971 and made their home in Conestoga. Charlie was a member of Colemanville United Methodist Church, often helping with Church Dinners with his wife and going on Mission Trips to Grenada, Mexico and Florida with the church. He was a dedicated life member of the Conestoga Fire Company, where he served as a firefighter, Vice President, head of building rentals and Fire Police. After retirement you would find Charlie bagging groceries at Darrenkamps in Willow Street until they closed and finishing up as a bagger for John Herr's in Millersville until 2024. Charlie enjoyed hunting, squirrels, rabbits and deer, especially in Potter County and on the home farm in Conestoga. He enjoyed farming with his dad, often not getting home til late at night, going straight from his Township job to the farm, helping with tobacco and hogs. He played for the Bethel EC Church Softball League and was the regular scorekeeper at Garrett Field for many years for the Southern Church Softball League. He enjoyed watching and supporting the Phillies and Eagles. Charlie was a peacemaker. Often the mediator of arguments, a man of reasoning. He was always willing to help others, when he was able. He was a very forgiving man. Charlie will be deeply missed by his wife, Susan E. Rineer of Conestoga and his daughter, Heidi M., wife of Scott Musser of Manchester. He is also survived by his step granddaughter, Lynsey Musser and sisters, Darlene, wife of Willis Kulp of Landisville, Carolyn Ulmer of Lampeter, Gladys Bitts of Conestoga and Delaina Graybeal of Lancaster and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Charlie's funeral service on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11AM from the Colemanville United Methodist Church, 210 Colemanville Church Road, Conestoga. Friends will be received at church on Saturday from 9:30AM to 11AM. Interment will be held in the adjoining church cemetery. Please omit flowers, remembrances may be made to the Colemanville United Methodist Church, 210 Colemanville Church Road, Conestoga or to the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 53, Conestoga.

Charles E. Rineer, Jr.

November 4, 1943 - October 16, 2025