Erma Mae (Dengler) Reidenauer, widow of the late Eugene Paul Reidenauer, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Reading Hospital.
Born in New Berlinville on January 24, 1935, Erma was the daughter of the late William M. Dengler and the late Mildred Cora (Richard) Dengler.
Erma is survived by her son Mark E. Reidenauer, her daughter-in-law Maureen (McNelis) Reidenauer as well as her much loved granddaughter Megan (Reidenauer) Montgomery and her husband Tyler Montgomery. Additionally, Erma is survived by her sister Helen Faust of Boyertown and her brother Alton L. Dengler and his wife Jean A. of Bechtelsville. She was predeceased by sisters Jean Dengler and M. Elinor Johnson, and her brothers Marvin Dengler and William Dengler (Ann).
Erma enjoyed traveling the world with Eugene. Together they visited all 50 states, including driving to Alaska in their retirement RV. Erma and Eugene shared their love of United States history and patriotism with Megan as they visited many national parks, museums and historical sites each summer.
Gardening gave Erma many hours of enjoyment over the years. She found great pride and joy in her participation in the Boyertown Area Garden Club. She was awarded a second-place recognition in 2021 for her participation in the Grow For It Garden Contest for her timeless work in her gardens.
Erma was well known in the neighborhood for her love of dogs and children. She spent many happy hours walking Molly, the much-loved family pet, around Boyertown. When Molly passed a few years ago Erma found a way to befriend all neighbor dogs but she most cherished her special friend Sophie. The children in the local day care loved their frequent visits to “Miss Erma’s” house and she loved baking them special treats.
Erma was an active member in her church family at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bechtelsville, PA. She especially loved Trinity’s Music Ministry, especially the annual Christmas Catata under the direction of music director La Rue Sheetz.
A memorial service will be held Friday January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S. Main St., Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00-10:45 AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Erma’s memory to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S. Main St., Bechtelsville, PA 19505.