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Charles H. Rienks

  • February 17, 1946 - November 23, 2011
  • Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
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“With heartfelt sympathy for our family. ~Dawn ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Dawn K. Summers - longs, SC

“Dena, Darla, and Chuck, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Like Peggi, I haven't seen him in a long time. But he was always good to us...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Penni Johnson - PA

“Sorry for your loss ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Kathy Richardson -Smith - PA

“Dear Dena, Darla, Chuck and families, We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Rodney, Shawn and Haley...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Shawn Bingaman - Waynesboro, PA

“I will miss you Dad!!! Glad we had so much time together before it all ended. I LOVE YOU!!! Thanks to all for the nice thoughts! ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Dena - PA

“To Darla, Todd and family So sorry to read about your Dad's passing. May you have peace and comfort. Thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Nancy &Randy Kauffman - Zullinger, PA

“Dena, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our hearts go out to you and we are thinking of you. Love you much. Patti and Chuck ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Patti Tillis - Waynesboro, PA

“To the Family of Chuck, Your Dad was a very good friend of mine. After I moved to Chambersburg I hadn't seen him in a while. But his name came up...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Barbara Sease - Chambersburg, PA

“Dena, Darla, Chuck, - and families, I'm very sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen your dad for many years, but I do remember all the times he was...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Peggi Maietta - State Line, PA


Mr. Charles Henry Rienks, 65, of 25 Cleveland Ave. Waynesboro, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in the Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born February 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Lyman Rienks and Dena (Berkhout) Rienks. Mr. Rienks worked over 30 years for Grove Manufacturing Company. He served in the United States Army. He was a responsible, sincere man who enjoyed hunting and spending time with his children, their families and friends. He is survived by three children: daughter, Dena Debrick and her husband, Roland, Waynesboro, son, Chuck Rienks and his companion, Linda Clopper, Greencastle, daughter, Darla Barkdoll and her husband, Todd, Waynesboro; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild, one sister, Diane Summers and her husband, Danny, Chambersburg; his former wife, Nancy J. Rienks and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Phillis Kay Baker, and one brother, Jim Rienks. Family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad Street, Waynesboro, in remembrance for the lives of both, Charles H. Rienks and his companion, Phyllis Kay Baker, who passed away January 29, 2009. Burial will follow for both, in Green Hill Cemetery, with military graveside honors for Mr. Rienks, conducted by the Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 384 Floral Ave. Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com