Robert L. Rabenstein II

Profile Updated: December 1, 2025
Robert L. Rabenstein II
Residing In: Summerville, SC USA
Spouse/Partner: Jackie M ( Kowalczyk) Rabenstein
Occupation: Pastor, UMC
Children: Kelly L. Rabenstein 12/12/1977
Robert L. Rabenstein III 02/26/1980
Robert L. Rabenstein II

Yearbook

Yes! Attending Reunion
Nickname(s)while at AAHS:

Bob, Bobbie, rabbit, Rob

Grandchildren:

Eleanor Isabella Donohoe. 11/18/2012
Giavanna Katherine Donohoe. 12/3/2014
Lily Marie Rabenstein 1/3/2016
Abigail Marie Rabenstein

Anniversary:

September 21, 1974

Updates and Life Events

In March 2018 I formally retired from Prudential after 42 years.

In October of 2016 I was named Senior/Lead Pastor for the four church Christ Parish 201 charge. My work is challenging and rewarding and I am blessed to have strong leaders in my charge.

July 2019: I was named lead pastor for a 12 church charge in Fayette County, PA.

December 25, 2019 I relocated to Charleston, SC and became pastor at Epworth UMC on James Island in Charleston.

I am currently pastor at Stallsville and Boone Hill UM churches in Summerville, SC.

Graduated Course of Study for United Methodist Church at Duke University. Working on advanced degree at Duke University.

Jackie is a full time realtor and is a sales leader.

Our time is spent with friends and family and with our granddaughters, especially.

Recently celebrated our 51st wedding anniversary.

Comments:

After college I worked With A&P as an assistant manager, statistics department manager and an auditor.
In late 1976 I went to work in the insurance and financial services industry and have been there ever since. In 2018. I retired and sold my practice.

I have been a pastor with the UMC since 2011

I have been married to Jackie (Kowalczyk) since 9-21-1974. We have two children, Kelly, who is a pyschologist and Rob III who is a mechanical engineer.

Jackie and I now have four granddaughters who live in the Charleston area as well.

School Story:

Completed seminary studies at Duke University.

Currently working on advanced studies at Duke University.

Junior High School Attended:

Roosevelt

Elementary School Attended:

Keith, Fairview, Irving, Curtin

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Dave:
May you have a blessed and happy birthday old friend.

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Feb 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Hey Mikey! Hope you had a grand day. Blessings my brother from another mother!

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Mike.i am truly sorry for your loss. I lost Rick a few years ago. Prayers for you and yours dear friend.

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Happiest of birthdays old friend

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Happiest of birthdays my friend

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Happiest and most blessed birthdays to a dear friend!

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I knew Ralph from Irving.  We were friends in grade school.  He will be remembered and missed

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