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John Reichelderfer Obituary

FLORISSANT, Missouri — On Monday, July 24, 2017 at the age of 86, John went home to be with the Lord.

Beloved husband of Pat Reichelderfer (nee Haines); Loving father of Elizabeth (Robert) Stockdale and John (Laura) Reichelderfer; dear grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 3; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle and friend to many.

John graduated from Willis High School, Class of 1949. He was a very good baseball catcher and football player and received honors in both sports. He joined the Air Force in January of 1931, and was a member of the 59th Aircraft Repair Squadron. He was stationed at Burtonwood Air Force Base in England for 3 years. Received an Honorable Discharge in December of 1954. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge 29, Delaware, Ohio. John was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Delaware, Ohio. He was a barber for 30 years in his own shop, and retired from Honda Manufacturing on Feb. 10, 1996.

He loved his family first, his many pets, and then his friends.

Special thanks to Hospice nurse, Susie Miller, and Hospice Aid, Tara Stover, in Delaware, Ohio, and in Missouri; nurse Alina Adams, LPN Kelly T. and Chaplain Ann Marie Bonuce.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Ohio or Hospice SSM Health (At Home Hospice), No. 2 Harbor Bend Court, Lake St., Louis, MO 63367 or Humane Society of Delaware County, 4920 State Route 37 East, Delaware, OH.

Interment will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10 a.m. (meet at the gates).

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.hutchensfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Delaware Gazette from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for John Reichelderfer

7 Entries

Susan Hollenbach

July 31, 2017

I am so very grateful for the past 20 years that I've known John, having met him through my dear friend, Pat. A very kind, warm man, I will treasure the time spent with him, especially in the recent years. My condolences and love to the family.

Arden Schifer

July 27, 2017

To the family of my high school machine shop good friend, my condolences. Arden E. Schifer, class of '49

Ryan Stewart

July 27, 2017

Prayers are with you all from Ohio. Great Uncle John was truly a kind soul. Pain free and reunited with all. Love you all & God Bless. Ryan J. Stewart & Alice E. Stewart (Mom)

Marion&joyce Wilcox

July 27, 2017

Sorry to hear about john. He was my barber for many years and a neighbor who was always there to help.

Phyllis Brewer

July 27, 2017

Dear Pat, Beth, and John,
I remember John fondly. In so many ways he was helpful and caring when needed.
I also remember his sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Phyllis

Robert and Ruth Siders

July 26, 2017

Sorry to hear about John. I have known John for years but it has been quite awhile since I have seen him. I want to wish his family the best in getting through these hard times.

John Morris

July 26, 2017

To a longtime friend, thank you for everything you did for me and your friendship for my mom and dad and brother.

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