Obituary for Fae L. Reber (Renninger)
Fae Lucille Reber, 91, passed away peacefully at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA on Wednesday January 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1932 in Ephrata, PA to the late Walter and Mamie (Kershner) Renninger.
Fae was a graduate of Ephrata High School class of 1950 and a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 1953. Fae chose to forego her professional career as a nurse to be a stay at home Mom to her four children. She loved her family above all and always enjoyed hosting holiday and special occasion parties, dinners, and summer picnics. Get togethers with family and friends were wild, noisy, and full of fun and laughter!
Fae kept a busy schedule whether it was doing counted cross stitch projects, painting ceramics, constructing and sewing teddy bears, or traveling throughout the states and abroad with her husband, children, and friends.
In her forties, Fae learned the game of golf and became an avid player. She and her husband were long time members of Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster, PA. In her younger years she participated in many local golf tournaments and women’s leagues. She loved golfing vacations with some of her favorite courses being in Palm Springs California, Bermuda and Scotland.
For a time, Fae was a Friendly visitor with the County Office of Aging and a driver for residents of Friendship Community. Fae was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Akron, PA where she served on many committees, ushered, and taught Sunday school. For many years she also served on the Kitchen Committee at her church’s monthly food pantry. Fae was also a charter member of the Akron Women’s Civic Club.
Fae is survived by her four children, Terry W. Reber (Susan) of Lititz, Tina L. Enck (Kenton) of Akron, Thomas A. Reber (Nancy) of Ephrata, and Troy N. Reber (Connie) of Akron, six grandchildren, Lisa Stauffer, Ryan Enck, Tyler Reber, Kylie Salem, Emmy Martin, Trent Reber, and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Fae is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Wayne A. Reber, Jr. and the following brothers: Roy and James who both died in infancy, Harry of Lancaster, Ralph of Stevens, Gordon of Middletown, Clair of Ephrata, and Arthur of Manheim. Sisters preceding her in death were Florence Shupp of Denver, Viola White of Lititz, Laura Leed of Denver, Elva Springer of Akron, and Eleanor Mumma of Ephrata.
A Memorial Service will be held at 9 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, 435 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501. The family will greet visitors in the church’s social hall at the conclusion of the service.
A private grave side service at the Akron Lutheran Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 435 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Friendship Community, 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
Fae was a graduate of Ephrata High School class of 1950 and a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 1953. Fae chose to forego her professional career as a nurse to be a stay at home Mom to her four children. She loved her family above all and always enjoyed hosting holiday and special occasion parties, dinners, and summer picnics. Get togethers with family and friends were wild, noisy, and full of fun and laughter!
Fae kept a busy schedule whether it was doing counted cross stitch projects, painting ceramics, constructing and sewing teddy bears, or traveling throughout the states and abroad with her husband, children, and friends.
In her forties, Fae learned the game of golf and became an avid player. She and her husband were long time members of Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster, PA. In her younger years she participated in many local golf tournaments and women’s leagues. She loved golfing vacations with some of her favorite courses being in Palm Springs California, Bermuda and Scotland.
For a time, Fae was a Friendly visitor with the County Office of Aging and a driver for residents of Friendship Community. Fae was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Akron, PA where she served on many committees, ushered, and taught Sunday school. For many years she also served on the Kitchen Committee at her church’s monthly food pantry. Fae was also a charter member of the Akron Women’s Civic Club.
Fae is survived by her four children, Terry W. Reber (Susan) of Lititz, Tina L. Enck (Kenton) of Akron, Thomas A. Reber (Nancy) of Ephrata, and Troy N. Reber (Connie) of Akron, six grandchildren, Lisa Stauffer, Ryan Enck, Tyler Reber, Kylie Salem, Emmy Martin, Trent Reber, and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Fae is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Wayne A. Reber, Jr. and the following brothers: Roy and James who both died in infancy, Harry of Lancaster, Ralph of Stevens, Gordon of Middletown, Clair of Ephrata, and Arthur of Manheim. Sisters preceding her in death were Florence Shupp of Denver, Viola White of Lititz, Laura Leed of Denver, Elva Springer of Akron, and Eleanor Mumma of Ephrata.
A Memorial Service will be held at 9 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, 435 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501. The family will greet visitors in the church’s social hall at the conclusion of the service.
A private grave side service at the Akron Lutheran Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 435 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Friendship Community, 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.