Melvin L. “Mel” Rineer, 84, of Quarryville, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Born in Bart, he was the son of the late Guy and Mary (Hubert) Rineer. Mel’s wife, Kathleen (Ressel) Rineer passed away in 2007. Mel worked most of his life for the Solanco School District in the maintenance dept. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. Mel was a member of Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, Legion Post #603, National Rifle Assoc. and the National Wild Turkey Federation. He enjoyed trips to the cabin in Huntington Co., along with hunting and fishing. When Mel was younger he played baseball locally and in his later years he followed baseball on TV and all the other local school sports. Mel loved spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are sons: Dennis L. husband of Cindy of Lincoln, NH and Jeffrey husband of Lori of Holtwood along with grandchildren: Scott, Bryan and Rose and great-grandchildren Jeremy, Michael, Jaxon, Zoe and Emory. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and a sister.
A service celebrating Mel’s life will be on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7:30 PM from Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the church from 6:00 to 7:30. Interment will be private in the Quarryville Cemetery. Because Mel was so patriotic, the family would like any contributions to be made to a Veteran’s organization of their choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services in Quarryville. For the online guestbook please visit www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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