Elwood J. Rhein

Elwood J. Rhein, 90, of Lower Alsace, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Fairlane Gardens at Reading. He was the husband of the late Margaret F. (Garber) Rhein, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Elwood graduated from Mt. Penn High School. He proudly served his country in The United States Navy. Elwood was a truck driver for Motor Freight Express for many years until his retirement. He was the First Assistant Chief at Lower Alsace Fire Company for 28 years as well as a trustee at the Beneficial Association. Elwood enjoyed hosting family dinners, baking pies and other desserts, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His baking was always a special treat and will be deeply missed. 

Elwood is survived by his sons, Greg Rhein, husband of JoAnn, Terry Rhein, Bradley Rhein, husband of Kathy, and Todd Rhein. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and his siblings; Doris Pfleger, Gertrude Reeser, Alice Knauer, and Robert Rhein. 

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with services beginning at 12:00 PM at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 390 W Neversink Road, Reading, PA 19606. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lower Alsace Fire Company, 1206 Roosevelt Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit ww.LutzFuneralHome.com