Charles Rentsel, 74, Tract Road, Fairfield, PA passed away Wednesday, February
15, 2023 at the York Hospital.
He was born January 23, 1949 in Fairfield, PA the son of the late Lee and Stella
Ginter Rentsel. Charlie is survived by his wife, Janie Weikert Rentsel, they have been together 44 years and married 18 years.
Charlie was a 1966 graduate of Fairfield High School. He was employed at
Westinghouse and later Schindler Elevator Company in Gettysburg for 37 years.
He also owned and operated C.R. Woodworking in Fairfield making custom
cabinets and other woodworking. Charlie enjoyed gardening and caring for his
grapes and fruit trees. He also had a passion for wine making which he shared with
his many friends. He was an avid outdoors man.
In addition to his wife, Charlie was survived by a daughter, Kelly Kosel of Winfield,
MO, two grandchildren; Owen and Avery Kosel, three sisters; Betty Pittinger of
Taneytown, MD, Helen Bumgardner of Taneytown, MD, Estella Frances Cash of
Bonneauville, PA, a brother, Henry Rentsel of Sabillasville, MD. He was
predeceased by a sister, Marianna Rentsel and a brother, Lawrence Rentsel.
Charlie was a member of the Fairfield AMVETS and the Blue Ridge Sportmen’s
Association.
A Celebration of his life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials
can be made to Diabetes Association. Online obituary and condolences available at
monahanfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published here.