George W. Rhen

George W. Rhen, 86, of the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at his home. He was married in 1979 to Jane McNair Fritsch, a director of a Child Study Team, and they shared a common devotion to educational improvement. Born in Inwood on September 21, 1930, he was the son of the late George W. and Sadie I. Bohn Rhen. Mr. Rhen had a degree from Lebanon Valley College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Temple University. He spent most of his career in education and held principalships and district level positions in both PA and NJ. He also was appointed for several years to a post in a multi-state educational Study Council which was operated by Columbia University. He promoted the value of religion. During his life, he was a Sunday School Superintendent, a Sunday School teacher and a Councilman in the Lutheran Church(USA) and a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church. Boy Scout leadership was also an important aspect of his volunteer work. He proudly survived many covered dish socials but his favorite memories come from his labor as Institutional Representative and, especially, Advisor to a very mature Explorer Post. Mr. Rhen explored the potential for a career change in the late 1970’s. He started doing editorial and motivational writing and met with some success in his initial effort. It was not unusual to find his product in as many as three of four national publication during the same month. Most of his closet lifelong friendships stem from individuals associated within his field. Even though he discontinued writing as too demanding to support all his other vocational and business interest, he remained an active member of The authors Guild and took a keen interest in their profession’s progress. He also operated a variety of wholesale and retail businesses in NY, NJ and PA. A private graveside service will be held at the East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton, NJ, at the convenience of the family. Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, PA is in charge of the arrangements. www.kreamerlumfh.com