Dennis Albert Reifsnyder, 80, of Sinking Spring, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Reading Hospital. Born August 3, 1941 in Reading, PA, he was a son to the late Albert R. Reifsnyder, Marjorie Clark and step mother Jean A. (Williams) Reifsnyder.
Dennis met the love of his life and future wife, Peggy while he was stationed in Arkansas with the United States Air Force. He happily married Peggy Jane Polston on March 3,1961. He just celebrated what would have been their 60th year of marriage with Peggy, who just recently passed on March 4, 2020.
To start his career, Dennis proudly served in the United States Air Force and he developed a deep respect for Honor, Service and duty to his Country. Upon his return to civilian life, he earned his Bachelor's degree from Pasadena City College. He made a career as a computer analyst working at various companies including but not limited to; STI, GPU, Caron Spinning and Gilbert Associates.
Dennis was an avid bowler, enjoyed golfing, playing chess and cooking especially,Chinese food.
Dennis was a patriot, a solider, and a hardworking, dedicated father and husband. He loved his wife and children with his whole heart, and did everything he could to provide them with opportunities that were hard to come by for him growing up. Along with Peggy, he supported his children through all of their endeavors. He loved his role as “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dennis’s spirit will be carried on by his 2 sons David Reifsnyder and his wife Andrea, of Greenville, SC; Craig Reifsnyder and his wife Kelly, of Sinking Spring; daughter Karen Reifsnyder-Short, of Sinking Spring; 2 sisters Joyce A. Monson (wife of the late Martin Monson) and Kay D. Williams, both of Shillington. Dennis also leaves behind 6 grandchildren Jeffrey Ruffner, Sara Johnston, Sean Reifsnyder, Kali Martin, Jill Reifsnyder, and Holly Reifsnyder and 5 great grandchildren Reese Ruffner, Ryan Ruffner, Cole Johnston, Sawyer Martin and Colton Martin to cherish his memory.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was greeted in heaven by his beloved wife Peggy Jane (Polston) Reifsnyder.
A viewing for Dennis will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Auman's Inc., 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reiffton. Funeral service will promptly commence in the funeral home at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Dr. Robert Aregood officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 391 W Neversink Rd, Reading, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dennis' memory may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 1500 Walnut St., Suite 301, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or by visiting https://www.kidney.org/donation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.aumansinc.com for the Reifsnyder family.
