Karl Rentzheimer

Karl H. “Zeke” Rentzheimer Sr., 87, of Hellertown, passed away March 18, 2015. He was the husband of the late Elsie (Rittoper) Rentzheimer. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late William and Bertha Mae (Fluck) Rentzheimer. Zeke was a Cobbler in his own shop in Hellertown for 53 years before retiring in 2006. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church; a founder of the American Legion Junior Baseball Program; and a life member of the Dewey Fire Company, all in Hellertown. Surviving: are his children: Karl Rentzheimer Jr,, and his wife, Melissa, of Laurys Station; Gayle, wife of Ernie Nemeth, of Bethlehem; and Paul, of Bethlehem; siblings: Betty Sloyer, of Florida; Richard, of Bethlehem; and Kathryn Gagola, of Bethlehem, grandchildren: Alan, Theresa, Brett, and Morgan, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by siblings: Henrietta, Isabelle, Madelyn, Louise, Frances, John, William, and David. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main Street, Hellertown. Interment will be private at Union Cemetery, Hellertown. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown is in charge of arrangements. To offer on-line condolences, please visit his Book of Memories at www.falkfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: To either the Organ Fund at the church OR to the Jr. Legion Baseball Program c/o the funeral home.