\t\t\tJames J. Rentschler \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
James Jacob Rentschler, 74, of Muhlenberg Township, died July 17, 2025 at Strausstown Rod and Gun Club, where he had been a director for many years.<\/p>\n
He was the husband of Patricia Lee (Pugliese) Rentschler and a step-father to Michael Q. Martin Pugliese.<\/p>\n
Born December 22, 1950, in West Reading, PA, he was a son of the late Martin N., and Esther M. (Werner) Rentschler.<\/p>\n
Jim worked for Peter T. Pugliese, M.D. for over 30 years. He last worked as the head production batcher at Circadia by Dr. Pugliese, Leesport; Hawkeye-Jensen, Shartlesville; and A.S.T., Inc., Bernville, where he was responsible for the design and engineering for production facilities.<\/p>\n
He was a former owner of Rentschler Gulf Station, Laureldale and was a master mechanic until 1983.<\/p>\n
Jim was a skilled antique buyer, enjoying the restoration side of antiques, including firearms.<\/p>\n
He was a very active member of the Strausstown Rod and Gun Club, where he served in every capacity. <\/p>\n
Jim was also a life member of the National Rifle Association and was a skilled marksman.<\/p>\n
He was a 1969 graduate of Reading High School. James is also survived by two siblings: Audrey L. Rentschler Waldman, widow of William B. Waldman of Doylestown; and Rodney M., husband of Carol A. (Seidel) Rentschler of Palmyra.<\/p>\n
He was predeceased by a sister, Nancy W. Swan (1936-1992).<\/p>\n
Other survivors include his brother-in-law, Bruce C., husband of Julia Swan of Bethlehem and nephew, Robert B., husband of Shari Swan and three nieces: Winifred L. Swan, Megan E. Rentschler, and Hilary C. Rentschler.<\/p>\n
Viewings will be held Friday, July 25th, 6:00 \u2013 8:00 pm and Saturday, July 26th, 9:00 \u2013 10:00 am in Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale.<\/p>\n
A service will be held Saturday at 10:00 am in the funeral home with burial to follow in Epler\u2019s Cemetery, Bern Township.<\/p>\n
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to BCTV, PO Box 8082, Reading, PA 19603. Please memo James Rentschler.<\/p>\n