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Eileen Rentschler Obituary

Eileen E. Rentschler, 54, of Reading, went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus on Wednesday, June 25. Born on August 29, 1970, Eileen was the youngest daughter of the late Margaret A. and Thomas F. Edwards. She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years Scott W. Wiedenmann who will miss her deeply. Eileen also leaves behind cherished sons Josh Edwards and his wife Rebecca; Kyle Rentschler and his partner Brean; and stepson Scott N. Wiedenmann, Jr. Eileen was an active, devoted, and faithful member of St. James Church COGIC and City Lights Ministries feeding, clothing, and spreading the good news of Jesus with everyone she met through her warm love and light. In addition to spending quality time with her husband and sons and helping others, she loved being at the beach, shopping, and dancing with loved ones. Eileen is survived by a large loving family, including five sisters, three brothers, twelve nieces and nephews, and eight great nieces and nephew. Her sisters Frances Petras, Michelle Stricker, Patricia Aguayo, Kathleen Edwards, and Margaret Brown, and brothers Thomas, Christopher, and Martin Edwards are grateful to have known and loved her as a sister. Viewing will be held 6-8 PM, with prayer circle at 7:30 PM, on Tuesday, July 1 at Feeney Funeral Home in Reading. A Christian celebration of Eileen's life will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 2 at St. James Church COGIC, 11 S. 9th Street, Reading. Viewing at the church will be 10:30-11 AM. Interment will follow at Charles Evans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to City Light Ministries https://citylightministry.com/donate Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eileen E. (Edwards) Rentschler, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jun. 29, 2025.

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Moises A Rosado

August 23, 2025

Happy Heavenly birthday to you Eileen.You are misses so much.i remember her just be a angel on earth helping out spread God's word and share his love with the lord

Moises rosado

July 5, 2025

i can remember being so loving and caring and helping out the less fortunate and she was definitely a angel on earth.i ty Jesus for bringing her into my life.i know we all have another angel watching over us.Prayers and love for scott and Eileen family God bless you all

Carolyn and Ross Micklesavage

July 1, 2025

Sending love and support from the Ross Micklesavage family

Sandra and Paul

June 30, 2025

Scott so sorry for your loss. Eileen will definitely be missed. Continued prayers for the family.

katelyn

June 30, 2025

i met her for the first time at a church that sadly closed down. we had so many good memories she was the sweetest and always helped me and my family out. she was like a second mom to me i miss her deeply. she´ll always be missed and loved by my family.

Michelle Hester

June 30, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Aimee Geiken

June 30, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She was a good hearted woman. And helped as many as she could

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Tina Grimes

June 30, 2025

My deepest condolences to you Scott and the rest of the family. I will always remember Eileen she was a very sweet lady who loved the Lord. While you're up there watching down on us Make sure you let my dad know how much I miss him and loving so we see each other again one day. Love you.

Doina

June 30, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tracy balthaser

June 30, 2025

Eileen was a good Christian friend she loved the lord she will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful wife

Tracy balthaser

June 30, 2025

Sarah

June 30, 2025

Eileen was a beautiful soul, and person and friend . She was like a big sister. She was always helping others, and has helped my family and I through good and bad times. Love you Eileen and you´re sorely missed. Rest in heaven sweet lady.

Laurie Griffith

June 29, 2025

Scott, my heart is broken for you. I loved Eileen with all my heart. She was such a great friend and person. We are praying for you that the Lord will heal your heart. God bless you and the rest of your family!

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