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Jetson Reidinger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 27, 2004.

PAXINOS - Jetson J. Reidinger, 84, of RR1 Paxinos died on Tuesday morning, Oct. 26, 2004, at Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Shamokin.

He was born March 12, 1920, in Trevorton, a son of the late Frederick S. and Orphie (Shaeffer) Reidinger. He was married to the former Mildred Horangic, who preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2002.

Mr. Reidinger was a 1937 graduate of Trevorton High School.

After high school, he entered the Navy and served from 1939 to 1962, becoming senior chief engine man and serving on Submarines S33, S35 and the USS Roncodor in the Pacific Fleet during World War II.

After his time in the service, he worked as a commercial air conditioning and refrigeration man until retiring at age 65.

Mr. Reidinger was a member of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Elysburg.

He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Trevorton, American Legion of Trevorton, Retired Submarine Fleet Association and Bloomsburg Elks. Mr. Reidinger also belonged to the Independence Fire Station and the Knights of Columbus Third Order, both of Shamokin.

Mr. Reidinger loved fly fishing and traveling, having traveled all over the world.

Surviving are his children, Ann Haggerty of Reading, Frederick and Teresa Reidinger of Lemon Grove, Calif., Tim and Heather Reidinger of Silver Dale, Wash., and Patrick Reidinger of Paxinos; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Shirley Surowiak of Shamokin, Marlin Reidinger of Danville, Jim Reidinger of Elk Grove, Kerry Reidinger of Danville and Gladys Schlenker of Trevorton; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Donald, and one sister, Rita.

The viewing will be held from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the Ray W. Rothermel Funeral Home, 55 W. Valley Ave., Elysburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Elysburg, with the Rev. Charles Slough officiating.

Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.

Contributions in Mr. Reidinger's memory may be sent to Catholic Relief Services, 209 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201-3443, or American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.

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