Edward G. Riemenschneider Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edward G. Riemenschneider, age 82 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home. He was born December 15, 1935 at Hoboken, NJ a son of the late Edward K. and Hildegard Steneck Riemenschneider. On March 2, 1963 at Moorefield, WV he married Frances Rebecca Halterman who survives in Elkins. Also surviving is one son, Edward G. Riemenschneider, Jr and wife Rhonda of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Gretchen Price and husband Jerry of Elkins. One sister, Barbara Manrique of Spring Hill, FL and three grandchildren also survive. Also preceding him in death was one sister, Hildegard Amelie Poole. Ed received his Bachelors of Science in Forestry from the University of Maine at Orono, Maine. He was employed as a Forester for Mongold Lumber Company for many years prior to his retirement. He was a college baseball player having tried out for the New York Yankees. In his earlier years, Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman spending summers in Nags Head, NC. He enjoyed golfing at the Elk’s Course in Elkins and was an animal lover. He was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mr. Riemenschneider’s request for cremation has been honored. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, WV with Rev. Dr. Peter Vial officiating. Interment will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph County Humane Society, PO Box 785, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Ed. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Edward G. Riemenschneider. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Edward G. Riemenschneider

December 15, 1935 - March 12, 2018