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Jeff Dudley Pokopec
April 8, 2025
Jeff Dudley Pokopec
April 8, 2022
Brad was a great friend & i still miss him. Sending prayers to the family.
RIP Brad
Annette Diehl
April 24, 2012
My sympathy to the rentzel family. I will miss our conversations at the ballgames in Mt. Wolf. He was a special person that's for sure.
April 20, 2012
Prayers are with the family and the Mount Wolf community with the news of this light going out. Brad was a joy who touched many.
~ Rev. Cindy Garis and the community of Oasis Ministries (Camp Hill, PA)
April 20, 2012
Cathy, Sorry to hear about the lost of your husband our prayers is with you.dawn and gwen banks
The Murphy Family
April 19, 2012
Cathy and Family.. We are so sad to hear of your loss. We pray that you will find happiness in his memories and that he is heaven to watch over you all now.
April 18, 2012
Dear Cathy,Sarah,and Rebecca. My heart was saddened by the news of Pastor Brad's death. He was a great friend to me and I loved him too. He helped me through a difficult time in my life and I will never forget him. Everyone at Salem loved him too. We are all better people to have known such a man of humor, love and FAITH. I know I will see him again. What a great feeling to know I now have another guardian angel to watch over us all. Love and Blessings Lin Heckert
Susan Syms
April 18, 2012
Brad's Family,
Brad was truely an amazing person and will be missed. Our loss is heavens gain. Know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Danner Sisters
Phyllis Plowman
April 17, 2012
In sincere sympathy,
Rob Horn
April 17, 2012
Dear Rentzel family,
A conversation between Mr. Rentzel and I usually lasted for hours. Even a chance encounter along Wago Road turned into an hour plus discussion on local history. We talked of collaborating on a book of barns of East Manchester Twp., when we had the time. We talked of a leisurely drive down Wago Road to discuss and document the many historical ruins found there, when we had the time. He talked of playing the trombone again in the Emigsville Band when he had the time. We talked of walking down to a spring recently rebuilt in one of his pastures by a friend, when he had time. Now there is no more time. We talked of farming and life and family and history and I never tired of our conversation. So much was left unsaid. So much information lost forever. When will I learn to make the time?
With deepest sympathy and regrets,
April 16, 2012
Kathy & girls. In between the tears and heartache of saying goodby to such a wonderful devoted husband, father, grandfather, be sure to let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Praying to you pace that passes all understanding
Ken & Sherry Dunbar
Jim Conrad
April 16, 2012
I want to express my sympathy to the entire Rentzel family. I only met Pastor Rentzel twice but my brother-in-law Dean Welty spoke of him in glowing terms. When Dean died Pastor Rentzel provided one of the eulogies at his funeral service. He was very nice to my sister during this time. Without question, he will be missed at Trinity Church.
Jennifer & Ryan Krentler
April 16, 2012
To the entire Family,
We send our deepest condolences on the loss of Rev. Rentzel. He was truly an inspiration and a most wonderful person.
We thank God that we did get to see him for our nephew's wedding last summer and had time to speak with him. Just like you, we will miss him.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us in our lives.
April 15, 2012
Cathy and family,
May the Lord encourage you today with the assurance that Bradley is home with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Pastor Ross and Vickie
Linda Metzger
April 15, 2012
To The Rentzel Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of such a kind and gentle soul, although I have not seen Brad in many years. his parents and Blaine were friends of my parents and myself growing up, he always had kind words and a smile on his face, he touched the lives of many and he will never be forgotten, rest in peace our dear friend. The family of Charles & Phyllis Ness.
April 15, 2012
Cathy and Family,
Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, you have lost one of the most Loving and Caring persons we have come to know. May you have Peace and Comfort, knowing he is resting in the arms of his Loving God.
With our Prayers the Families of Betty (Gemmill ) Emminger & Daryl Gemmill
April 15, 2012
Brad was a wonderful friend, a kind and loving person. We will miss him very much.
Barry and Judy Hake
Elaine Strausbaugh (Vanidestine)
April 15, 2012
Cathy and Family;
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Pastor Brad's passing. He will be greatly missed by so many people. May God reach out and comfort your family in this time and know that you are all in my prayers.
Vanessa Almony and John Wurzbacher
April 14, 2012
Please accept our condolences. We pray for peace and comfort for your family. God is good.
Jo and Jack Fickes
April 14, 2012
Cathy and family,
We were sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters and the family at this difficult time. With deepest sympathies.....
April 14, 2012
Our Lord wil rejoice and welcome one of his most devoted shepherds. God be with you as you part with a wonderful man. Ellie Shoemaker
Eleanor Shoemaker
April 14, 2012
Our Lord wil rejoice and welcome one of his most devoted shepherds. God be with you as you part with a wonderful man. Ellie Shoemaker
Karen Schuler
April 14, 2012
Deepest sympathy to you and your family and may god bless you all in this time of sorrow.......
April 14, 2012
Cathy, Sarah and Rebecca, I am so sorry for your loss, for your families loss. However, heaven has gained quite the gifted storyteller. I'm sure he will have all the saints laughing at his farm jokes. When we arrive at heaven, we will know where to find Brad. We just need to look for the crowd. I pray that the Holy Spirit gives you comfort and strength for the days ahead. Kathleen Redding
John Zellers
April 14, 2012
Pastor Brad will be so missed you can't find words. He made such a difference in so many lives. I know he made a big one in Parkers. So many people are called GOOD OLD BOYS. Well Brad was the truest meaning of that. He would help anyone he could. It was a pleasure knowing him. Rest in peace my friend.
Lou Ann Jones
April 14, 2012
I definitely appreciated having Brad as a friend and fellow pastor. He was someone I could easily talk to! I will miss him very much!
Ivan Spahr
April 14, 2012
Kathy and family,
Sincere sympathy and prayers for your peace of heart and mind.
April 14, 2012
Only the good die young.
Michael Maletz
April 14, 2012
The promise of our faith is that Brad's passing is not the end but rather the begining of life anew. But' while I know that, I am sadened by his passing. I truly enjoyed him, the time he helped lead Mt. Zion, his gentleness and soft spoken style and sense of humor. He was a genuine "good guy" and will be missed by many. I echo the comments of the DeMers family, well done thy good and faithful servant, the time has come to retrieve your crown and enjoy the music of Heaven's angels. May God grant his family comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.The Maletz family.
Curvin Miller
April 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 14, 2012
May his wife and family know that Pastor Brad was a beautiful person that brightened everyone's life that he touched! Well done good and faithful servant! RIP. The DeMers family
Jeff POKOPEC
April 14, 2012
RIP Brad. I have known u for 60 + yrs. & I will miss u. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Love u man!!
Dick & Shirley Dart
April 14, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. We will love him and miss him always.
Brad was our lover of Mt Wolf as is mine.
Gary Krebs
April 14, 2012
Bradley was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed. He was a very caring man who helped many others. The world was a better place because of Brad. He was a friend to all. Gary L. Krebs
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