Harold E. “Hal” Renninger Jr., 70, of Emmaus, died Feb. 26, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Esther I. (Kochen) Renninger. They celebrated 50 years of marriage last June. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harold E. Sr. and Marian (Wagner) Renninger.

He was an auto mechanic and part owner of the former Renninger’s Citgo and later employed at the former Iobst Sunoco until retiring.

He was an avid auto racer at Dorney Park, Mahoning Valley and Grandview speedways.

He was the current president of Citizens Fire Co. #2, Emmaus.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife; son, Michael; daughter, Lora Baia (John); brother, Ralph; sister, Kathy Weida (Donald); five grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the Emmaus Ambulance Corps, 100 N. Sixth St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.