Wilbur L. Reddinger Sr., 83, of Shamokin Dam, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Shamokin on June 28, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Reata (Filer) Reddinger. He graduated from Shamokin High School in 1958. He served in the United States Army.

On Sept. 2, 1990, he married the former Cheryl Starr, who survives. Together they shared 33 years of marriage. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Selinsgrove.

Wilbur began his police career as an officer in Catawissa, later becoming an officer for the City of Shamokin. He then was employed as the Chief County Detective working along with District Attorney James J. Rosini. In 1980 Wilbur was appointed Shamokin's District Justice until his retirement in 2000. Wilbur retired in 2016 as a Geisinger Medical Center Concierge.

In addition to his wife, Wilbur is survived by a son, Wilbur L. Reddinger Jr. of Wynnewood; a daughter, Jean Reddinger of Atlas; three grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, James Starr and his wife Kathy of New Hampshire, and Robert Starr and his wife Lisa of Lewisberry, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Wilbur was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Jean Reddinger; a son, Mark Reddinger; two brothers, John "Jack" Reddinger, and George Reddinger; two sisters, Sandra Reddinger, and Sharon James; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Shirley (Stamets) Starr; a sister-in-law, Carol Heintzelman and her husband Russ; nephew, Russell Heintzelman Jr., and his furry child, Nugget.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Selinsgrove, with Pastor Dietmar Plajer officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 400 N. Market St., Selinsgrove, PA 17870, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are being cared for by Farrow-C.J. Lucas Funeral and Cremation Service, 240 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin, Lori Ann Campbell, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.FarrowFH.com