Rufus R Romberger, Jr, age 90, of State Route 209, Millersburg, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his son's home in Millersburg.
He was born on Saturday, October 1, 1932, in Upper Paxton Twp, a son of the late Rufus R Romberger, Sr and the late Susan R (Stern) Romberger.
He was a 1950 graduate of Millersburg High School.
Rufus was a self employed farmer and also was a mail carrier for the Millersburg Post Office.
He was a member of Free Grace Brethren in Christ Church, Millersburg; where he was a long time Sunday School teacher.
Rufus was a former member of the Columbia Watch and Clock Association. He enjoyed repairing clocks, woodworking, reading, building with Lego's, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
His wife Mary Jane (Duey) Romberger passed away in 1995. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two sons , Jonathan N Romberger and David W Romberger, a grandson, Jesse D Romberger, two brothers, John Romberger and Earl Romberger, and a sister, Esther Deitrich.
He is survived by a son, Andrew L Romberger and his wife Amy of Millersburg; a granddaughter, Sarah R Romberger and her husband Austin Simpkins of Pillow; a grandson, Zane D Romberger of Elkton, MD; daughter in law, Linda Romberger of Elizabethville; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Free Grace Brethren in Christ Church, Millersburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Parkway, Suit 110, Mechanicsburg PA 17050.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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