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Gary Werkheiser Obituary
He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966 and was honorably discharged in 1970. He started his own construction company and later in 1986 he pursued a new business becoming owner/operator of Alert Security Systems. In 2007, after 21 years, he decided it was time to retire.
He was a lifetime member of Lehman Lake Rod and Gun Club Bushkill, PA. He truly enjoyed his trips to the club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He took his annual fishing trips with family to Canada and of course guy trips to Canada and Oneida. He was also a member of Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, the American Legion and New Temple Lodge.
In addition to his wife Diane, he is survived by his children Jodi Crawford and her husband Daryl of New Tripoli, PA and son Jason Werkheiser and his wife Isabelle of Nesquehoning, PA. Also, his grandchildren Erin, Riley and Molly Crawford and brother in-law Dewey Masenheimer, his sister Karen passed away last September.
Due to these difficult times in all our lives, his wife, children and grandchildren had a private time with him with the help from all of the brave doctors, nurses, chaplain, etc. via conference call. Buck would want all those (extended family and friends) to raise a glass, reflect on his life as you know him and wish him God Speed.
Keller Funeral Home in Fogelsville is handling the arrangements, expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.
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Jane Schrantz
May 14, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Diane Saeger
May 10, 2020
Condolences to the family.
The irony of being a good conversationalist is that talking isn't the most important piece; listening is what makes you memorable.
He was an excellent conversationalist and i will miss him dearly.
Walter Fedio
May 9, 2020
My deepest condolences.
Amy Dobiee
May 8, 2020
Very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Thoughts and prayers.
John dobrosky
May 8, 2020
I met Bucky in 1991 from a newspaper ad I worked for him for 17 year before buying his business so he could retire and enjoy hunting and fishing. His kindness, generosity and humor was second to none no words can express how much I will miss him fish on Bucky fish on !!!
Kay (Cousin)
May 8, 2020
One of my favorite memories that always brings a chuckle is when, after your parents built the new home on Greenleaf Street, you, Karen and I would have to pick 100 dandelions in order to go swimming at Cedar Beach. And Uncle Ken always checked to make sure we had the roots! God bless all of you in this time of sorrow. I am sure Buck would want all of you to remember him with love and laughter in your hearts.....
Joseph
May 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mike wells
May 8, 2020
Diane,Jodie and Jason so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of Bucky.so blessed to have known him. Mike Wells
Don and Sherry Yorgey
May 7, 2020
Diane and family so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! May he R.I.P.
Barry Yorgey
May 7, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
May 7, 2020
Diane and Jason
We are sorry for your loss
I will always remember him and your family in the big boat at Lens cove
He was a good friend to my family and he will be missed
I know he is fishing a worm somewhere up there
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jack skitka
Jane schrantz
May 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Ellen Yorgey
May 7, 2020
Diane, Jodi and Jason,
We were so sorry to hear of Bucky's passing. We have nothing but good memories of him ... we only wish it hadn't been so long since we had seen him, and all of you. We would have liked to attend a memorial service for him, but with the current situation we understand if that doesn't happen. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers and wish for you good memories and peace.
Love,
Jim and Ellen
Rick Passan
May 7, 2020
Dear Diane and family, so very sorry to learn of Buck's passing. He installed our alarm system back in '87. He and you were always so helpful and friendly ... we still have the same system today. May he rest in peace and may your fond memories be a help at this most difficult time. God Bless
Amanda Koren
May 7, 2020
I love you Bucky and will cherish all of the memories we shared. It won't be the same without you. I"m going to catch the big one at the lake in your honor this summer.
Becca
May 7, 2020
So sorry Diane, Jodi and Jason. He will surely be missed. I will raise my glass to honor his wonderful life.
May 7, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I remember hunting with him when I first started hunting and the daily visits when my mother babysat for Bucky and Diane. Great memories.
Brian, Cindy and family
Bub and Donna Farber
May 7, 2020
Diane, Jodi, Jason and family we are so sorry for your loss. Hoping all the good times shared will help you through this difficult time.
Jim Smoyer
May 7, 2020
So Sorry for your loss.
May 7, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
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