Silas J. "Reds" Rodenbach, 93, of Williams Twp. died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Moravian Village Health Care, Bethlehem. He is the husband of the late Norma I. (Sandt) Rodenbach, who died March 2, 2019. Silas was born in Williams Twp. on October 5, 1931 to the late Jacob J. and Elsie M. (Rex) Rodenbach. He served our country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War. Silas was a truck driver for various fuel oil companies for over 50 years. He is a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Durham, and a 63-year member of the Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown. He lived for the Saucon Valley Lions Club where he was a member for 59 years and held every office except treasure and was highly awarded for his years of service through volunteerism; also, served as the 14-K District Secretary; and is the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award and Lion of PA Fellowship Award. He is also a member of Williams Twp. Volunteer Fire Company.
Silas is survived by his son Silas J. (Debbie) Rodenbach Jr. of Hellertown, grandson: Jason (Briggette) Rodenbach of Lower Saucon Twp.; great grandchildren: Jason Jr., Jacob, Jarrod; great great grandson: Wyatt. Predeceased by sisters: Elizabeth N. Hahn (March 11, 2011), Cora M. Reichard (Sept.15, 2022).
Family and friends are invited to his visitation period from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 1 p.m. The interment will conclude services at Durham Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown. A funeral repast will be held at the Hellertown American Legion, immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Saucon Valley Lions Club, PO Box 217, Hellertown, PA 18055 and/or the American Legion Post 397, 935 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055.
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