Jean E. Olenwine, 93, of Country Meadows, Bethlehem passed away peacefully November 15, 2021. Born October 19, 1928 in Allentown, she was the daughter of Harvey Knecht and Caroline (Gaumer) Knecht. She was the wife of the late Sherwood "Chip" Olenwine who passed away September 27, 1977.

Jean was a 1946 graduate of Allentown High School, working at Mack Trucks and later employed at Moorestown Hotel and the former Cross Timbers Inn in Easton.

She was a member of St. John's UCC in Nazareth. She was an avid card player, involved in several card clubs, and always enjoyed hosting family holiday gatherings. Her Pennsylvania Dutch chicken potpie, pork and sauerkraut, and ham and string bean soup were signature dishes.

She is survived by daughter, Karen Curtis; son, Gary Olenwine and wife Cynthia Hanner Olenwine, DMD, all of Nazareth; son, Scott Olenwine and wife Melanie of Bethlehem Township; grandchildren, Eric Curtis and wife Kara of Salisbury, MD, Amanda Porter and husband Sean of Clarksburg, MD, and Shane Olenwine and Dylan Olenwine, both of Nazareth; great granddaughter, Avery Curtis; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son-in-law, Curt Curtis; long time companion, Jerry Kershner; brothers, Leon, Paul, Roy, and Robert; and sister, Grace Yost.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday, November 19 from 10–11 am, with a funeral service to follow at 11 am in the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. John's UCC, 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.