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Ronald Reichard Obituary
Myerstown
Ronald E. Reichard, 82, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his residence.
He was the husband of Jane E. (Matterness) Reichard, to whom he was married 64 years on February 2nd.
Born in Lebanon on July 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Martin Luther and Anna (Smith) Reichard.
A 1951 graduate of Lebanon High School, Ronald served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was employed at Quaker Alloy Casting Co., Myerstown, for 44 years until retirement.
He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown, where he faithfully served as sexton for 49 years.
Ronald was a life member of Myerstown VFW Post 6076, loved model railroading, and enjoyed collecting soda cans, gardening, and crewelwork stitchery.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Elizabeth "Libby," wife of Dan McGuire of Sinking Spring, Sandra, wife of Charles Botts of Marysville; sons, Paul, husband of Patricia Reichard of Lebanon, David R. Reichard of Pine Grove, Timothy A., husband of Kristi Reichard of Myerstown; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence Reichard of Lebanon, Donald, husband of Bonita Reichard of Myerstown; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown. Viewing Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church and Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be at the Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Myerstown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "Scholarship Fund" of Zion United Methodist Church, 22 E. Main Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067.
Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
www.GroseFH.com
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June 8, 2016
Dear Jane and family, we were so saddened by his passing. He will be missed. We all loved looking at his scrapbooks at the family reunions.
God bless all of you.
Fritz and Cindy Reichard Whitman.
Andrea & Bryan Goodson
June 8, 2016
We are sending our love and prayers to Jane and the family. Ron was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all. Thank you for all the great memories, Ron. And remember, We Are....always.
Donna McDonnell
June 7, 2016
Dear Aunt Jane & cousins: Uncle Ron was such a kind and soft spoken man. I remember all those years of visiting your home and always having fun. Checking out the trains and the platforms at Christmas was amazing. You could always tell his pride & joy in sharing his talent with us . I know your hearts are heavy right now but I believe in time, you'll remember his life with a smile. God bless and comfort all of you
Mallory Van Fossen
June 7, 2016
Grateful for all of the Thanksgivings I was able to spend with this amazing family.
Dad and his granddog Harley
Kristi Reichard
June 7, 2016
Mom and Dad
Kristi Reichard
June 7, 2016
US NAVY PROUD
Kristi Reichard
June 7, 2016
Ron and his brothers and sisters
Kristi Reichard
June 7, 2016
Rodney Degler
June 7, 2016
Ronny was involved with the Cub Scouts when I was in. I remember going to his house to see his cool train layout. Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories. Sorry to the Family for your great loss.
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