Robert H. "Pete" Pickel

Faith,Henry,Laura,Mike - What can I say that hasn't already been said. He will certainly be missed but he was a inspiration to every friend he touched. In 52 years as a volunteer for the community he served everyone very well. Even tho he is not with us now he's watching over each and everyone of us and we all know he's directing them and telling them just how to do it on Heavens Highway. He was a Dad,a grandfather,great grandfather a husband and a very very good friend of mine for which I...

December 10,2008
Pet was a childhood friend when we went to the old one room school house 1947. Had lots of good times racing old cars at Silver springs before I went into the Navy in 64.

Dear Faith & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Pete will be sadly missed but greatly remembered. Take care of yourself in this time of loss.

Faith and family. sending you my sympathy and love, Henry I love how you took my daughters under your wing, your dad was the sweetest person I ever met and he will be sadly missed. As you all know he is in a better place.

Faith and Pickel family Our thoughts and prayers are with you!! We will really miss Pete He was a heck of a Fire Police Officer and One heck of a friend of ours. He will be missed!! Lower Swatara Fire Dept will not be the same without him!!
If you need anything you know how to get ahold of us!!

Dear Faith and Family, I'm really going to miss Pete. He made working at the fire house fun. I will always remember him with a smile on my face.

Pete's service to our community was extraordinary by any standard. For over fifty years he served as a firefighter, head engineer, assistant fire chief, fire policeman, fire police captain, trustee, chairman of many committees, and president of the Auxiliary for the Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department. He also served as an emergency medical technician, Dauphin County Fire Police Association president and training officer, and member of the Lower Swatara Emergency Management Agency. We've...

Faith i am so sorry for your loss. Pete was a great guy. He made me laugh everytime i came and played bingo at the firehall. He will be missed so much. My deepest sympathies. i love you and pete very much.

DEAR FAITH & LOVING FAMILY our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of yous during this hard time, your husband and dad was a very special man to me he was alway full of hugs and lafter my family and i will never forget him and each one of yous are very special in our hearts also. GOD Bless each of yous today and every day. LOVE HUGS & BUNCHES DAILY PRAYERS Holly HUGHES-(Mattes)Family Curtis & Jonah and Jordina ,Jenna & Skyler.