Frederick L. "Peck" Rhinier, 85, of Pequea Township, died unexpectedly on Tuesday March 3, 2009, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born September 14, 1923, in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Howard B. and Annie Spence Rhinier. He is survived by his wife, Georgette Rittenhouse Rhinier.

Mr. Rhinier was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He retired after 45 years of employment at Armstrong. Peck was a member of the Millersville VFW and was the President of the Nickel Mines Investment Club. He proudly served our country in the United States Army's 120^th Infantry, 30^th Division during World War II.

He was wounded three times during the war; a shoulder wound and shrapnel wounds in France, following D-Day and severe frostbite during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, when his feet and legs were frozen. He received a Purple Heart and two Oak Leaf Clusters for his service, but "you got nothing for being frozen" he would comment with a chuckle. Peck was loved by many and will be missed by all.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Rhinier is survived by two daughters: Bonnie L., wife of Richard S. Bowman of Lancaster; and Colleen A., wife of Richard A. Watson, Jr. of Lancaster; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009, from Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 119 South Prince Street, Lancaster at 11:00 a.m. with Father Leo Goodman as celebrant. A viewing will take place from 9-11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17110. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send an online condolence please visit: www.snyderfuneralhome.com