Edward Leroy Rabenstein, Sr.

Edward “Ed” Leroy Rabenstein, Sr.

Stubborn to the End -

Edward “Ed” Leroy Rabenstein, Sr., age 63, of Mechanicsburg, passed peacefully at West Shore Hospital while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 10, 2015.  Ed was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1952 in Altoona to the late John Lee Rabenstein and Jean Rabenstein.  In addition to his parents, Ed is preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Rabenstein.

Ed’s survivors include his loving wife, Donna Leigh (King) Rabenstein; his three sons: Ed Rabenstein, Jr. and his wife, DeAnna, of Newville, Patrick Rabenstein and his wife, Jennifer, of Dillsburg, Jason Rabenstein and his wife, Kimberly, of Palm Coast, FL; his 10 grandchildren; his sister: Carol; and his former wife, Linda Keiper-Rabenstein.

Ed was a long-time member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in New Kingstown, where he was active in many activities such as the apple festival and the haunted house.  He was also a proud member of the New Kingtown Fire Company where he enjoyed serving as a driver and engineer.  Ed loved hunting, fishing, working with his hands, and enjoying his pipe.  Ed was a member of the North American Hunting Club as well.  He found joy in scouting, where he was active for years and where he spent shared hours with his sons.  Ed was stubborn to the end but he was also quietly loving and caring and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need.  The love Ed held in his heart for his grandchildren was profound and was express in his own reserved way.

Ed’s family will be remembering his life privately.  Cremation was private.

The family suggests memorial contributions to New Kingstown Fire Company, 277 North Locust Point Road, New Kingstown, PA 17072.

Ed’s family has entrusted his care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Ed’s full obituary and sign his official guest book at www.Myers-Buhrig.com .