Charlene Reidenbach, of Brookville, was born on December 17, 1940 in Oldenburg, the daughter of Walter and Eleanor Harmeyer Raver. She was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception Academy in Oldenburg. On April 23, 1960 at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg, Charlene married Donald Reidenbach. She was heavily involved in her church and community; as a member of St. Michael Church she served as a Eucharistic minister for many years, was a regent of St. Catherine Circle #103, and was the state financial secretary for the Daughters of Isabella. Charlene was a Girl Scout leader, CPR instructor, and member of the EMS of Franklin County. She was a bus driver for Franklin County and delivered busses all over the country, including Alaska. Charlene was the secretary for the Gem & Mineral club of Richmond and enjoyed traveling to the Gem & Mineral shows in different states. In her spare time she loved making quilts for all her grandchildren and working in her yard. Above all else, she treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the age of 76, Charlene passed away at Reid Health in Richmond.
Those surviving who will cherish Charlene’s memory include her children, Dale Reidenbach, Darin Reidenbach, and Debbie (Greg) Reid, all of Brookville; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sister, Mary Jane Klene of Indianapolis; good friend, John Lamont, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald in 1995; brothers, Carl Raver – who was killed in Germany in 1955, and Elmer Raver – who died in 2016.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. The Daughters of Isabella will lead Holy Rosary at 4:15. On Friday at 10:30 a.m. Father Sean Danda will officiate the Mass of Christian burial at St. Michael Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael School. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Charlene Reidenbach.