ARCANUM -- Don Reichard, age 87, formerly of Arcanum, OH, passed away on November 22, 2025, at his daughters' residence in Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Glen & Catherine (Vore) Reichard; brothers, Kenneth & Eugene Reichard; sisters, Evelyn McGrath, Maxine Hedric, Helen Wagner, Elinore Countryman, Shirley Shockey and Sharon K. Reichard; and a grandchild Taylor Dickey.
Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, leisure traveling, working on cars and farm machinery and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Judy (Miller) Reichard; daughters, Angela Soder and Gale Earls; a son, Clinton Reichard; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, Maurice Reichard and numerous other family members.
Visitation for family and friends to attend will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304 with the funeral service to follow at 12 p.m. Interment will take place at Royal Oak Memorial Garden in Brookville, OH following the service.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com.
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