John H. Rheiner

John H. Rheiner, 90, of Emmaus, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Heather Glen Senior Living. John was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marie A. (Kloiber) Rheiner. Born June 21, 1934 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Leo and Mary (Henry) Rheiner. John was a 1952 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Emmaus. He served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Munich, Germany. John was a first class lineman for PPL for 35 years until retiring. John loved working in his yard, fishing, cherry pie, and Notre Dame football. But, most of all, he loved his family. He spent much of his retirement helping out with his grandsons, getting them to practice and other activities. With Nana by his side, Poppop never missed a game. He loved to tell stories about his life experiences and, of course, about his children and grandchildren. Survivors: Daughter, Joanne Hilty and her husband, Gary; Son, John Rheiner and his wife, Mary; Grandsons, Matthew (Rachel), John, Timothy and Luke; and Great-Grandson, Henry. He was preceded in death by his brother Skip, and sisters Mary Lou and Betsy. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Emmaus. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Contributions: Donations can be made in memory of John to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of John H. Rheiner, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.