Ronald E. Wenger, age 88, of New Holland, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  He was born in Lancaster, PA, son of the late Floyd U. and Helen R. Wenger on July 27, 1935.  Ron was a member of Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers, and in the past was also a member of Zeltenreich United Church of Christ.  Ron served as Staff Sargeant Weapons Mechanic in the United States Airforce.  He also trained and was certified as a barber at The Philadelphia School of Barbering.  He moved to Willow Street, PA, where he owned and operated A Suburban Barber Shop. Next Ron was employed as a salesman for the B.Z. Mellinger FORD company in New Holland prior to owning and operating Wenger Motors on West Main Street in New Holland.  It gave him great joy helping his customers with their transportation needs.  Hobbies Ron enjoyed included Chris-Craft boats, flying, outdoor sportsmanship, baseball, antiquing, singing in the church choir, and going to the beach.  Through the years Ron nourished countless birds and cats that visited his home.  He was a member of the Lions Club, the Classic International Thunderbird Club, and the 20th Fighter Wing Association.  But most of all Ron loved his family and cherished his eight grandchildren.  Surviving are two daughters; Jennifer, wife of Jeff Henry of Lancaster, PA, and Jill, wife of John Grose of Mineral, VA.  Also surviving is a sister, Beverly Eaby of Lancaster, PA, nephew Brad Eaby (Julie) of Dover, DE, nephew David Eaby of York, PA, and niece April Hollinger (Bradford) of Elizabethtown, PA.

A graveside service will take place at the Zeltenreich's Cemetery, 752 Hollander Road, New Holland, PA, on Sunday, April 28th at 2 p.m., with Pastor Luke LeDuc officiating.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Nemours Children's Health, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.