Published July 20. 2017 12:00AM
James E. “Jimmy” Rehrig, 76, of Walnutport, formerly of Lynnport, died July 12, 2017 in Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth.
Born in New Ringgold, he was a son of the late Raymond H. and Katie E. (Nunemacher) Rehrig.
He was a self-employed carpenter and craftsman for many years until retiring in 2008.
A 1958 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, he served his country faithfully and honorably during peacetime in the U.S. Air Force.
His survivors include daughters Vikke L., wife of Michael Stoss of Germansville, and Kelly R. Celeste of Slatington; sister Betty Tonelis; brother Larry L. Rehrig and his wife, Ellen, all of Allentown; grandchildren Jeremy Stoss, Shannon Prolog, Antonio Morales (T.J.), Kelsi, Kristina and Michael Celeste; great-grandchildren Shayna Morales, Lauren Fienhour, Landen Stoss, Jayden Morales, Ariana Hernandez, Bentley Prolog and Carter Morales; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings Mamie Snyder, Evelyn Hemerly and Raymond Rehrig.
Contributions may be sent to the funeral home to offset final expenses.
Arrangements made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.