Elsie Rentzheimer

Elsie Rentzheimer, 85, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2014 at the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's. She was the beloved wife of Karl "Zeke" Rentzheimer Sr. They were married for 51 years. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Josef and Theresa (Ballek) Rittoper. She worked various places including Sure Fit, Fountain Hill Mills, and Champion Spark Plug. Elsie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown. Survivors: Husband; sons, Karl Jr. (Melissa) of Laurys Station, and Paul, of Bethlehem; a daughter Gayle (Ernest) Nemeth of Bethlehem; a sister, Elizabeth Reinhard (William), of Bethlehem; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Services: Will be held privately. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Christ Lutheran Church Organ Fund, 69 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055, or St. Luke's VNA Hospice 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Visit her “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes.com.