Obituary of John A. Rahner

John A. Rahner, age 89, of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, John lived in Chadds Ford for the past 50 years. He was a dedicated engineer with Bell Telephone for many years, retiring in the late 1980s. Following his retirement, he continued his work as a consultant for AT&T. John also started, developed and owned a successful company called Del Val Stamp Company with Wawa being one of his main customers. A man of deep faith, John was devoted to his Catholic faith and a longtime member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He was very involved with many aspects of St. Thomas including serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and was heavily involved with the Knights of Columbus, Olde St. Thomas Council 11051, proudly serving as Grand Knight for three years. He and his wife Sarah were part of the Marriage Encounter community for over 40 years. Faith and family were the cornerstones of John's life. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and remained active in the Veteran's Administration. John had a wide array of interests and passions—he was an enthusiastic entrepreneur, he loved trains, traveling, and was an avid fan of both baseball and golf. He played on local softball teams well into his 80's and he and his wife Sarah enjoyed square dancing together. John is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Sarah Anne Rahner; his four children: Jenna Rahner, Kurt (Donna) Rahner, Marianne (Tom) Krug, and Kris (Steve) Garrett, five cherished grandchildren: Tarah (Rob) Day, Erik (Louisa) Rahner, Alexander John (Lauren) Krug, Sheridan Sarah Krug, and Eva Charlese Krug; five great-grandchildren: Troy, Gianna, and Harper Day, Brooks and Eila Rahner; as well as two great-grandchildren expected this July. John made friends with almost everyone he met. He had an outgoing personality, a positive attitude a ready smile and he was always willing to offer a helping hand. John was loved by many people but Sarah was always his biggest fan. He will be missed! Family and friends are invited to his visitation on Saturday, May 24th, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (New Church), 430 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to the Knights of Columbus, 430 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com