Warren R. Rothenberger

Warren R. "Shorty" Rothenberger, 92, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Ann M. (Querio) Rothenberger. Born in Zionsville, October 24, 1932, Warren was the son of the late Warren J. and Beatrice M. (Kuhns) Rothenberger. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War with a rank of Corporal. Warren was a lifetime member of Breinigsville V.F.W. Post # 8282, and a member of Howard L. Peter American Legion Post # 576, Allentown. He was employed as an electrician at Mack Trucks, Inc. in Allentown, retiring from the 5-C Plant in 1987 after 33 years of service and a proud member of the UAW Local 677. He also served as Fire Chief for the volunteer fire brigade of Plant 4. In his free time, he enjoyed farming, repairing cars and driving country roads in one of his prized automobiles. Warren was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Allentown.

Survivors: Daughter, Rose Marie Grimshaw of Allentown; grandsons, Ian M. Grimshaw (Sara) of Charleston, SC, Justin M. Grimshaw (Julia) of Center Valley; great-grandchildren, Justin Jr., Evelyn; predeceased by a daughter, Mary Ann Rothenberger, and siblings, Clarence J. Rothenberger, Raymond R. Rothenberger, Marie E. Walbert, Gloria M. Bernecker.

Service: A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road, Allentown. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Lehigh Valley) c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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