Ernest A. Reichert

"> Ernest A. Reichert
Ernest A. Reichert, 83, of Alburtis, died Sunday in his residence. He was the husband of Dorine F. (Hoffman) Reichert. They were married 64 years in November. Born in Landis Store, he was a son of the late Earl H. and Helen M. (Mest) Reichert. He worked at the general store and family farm and business in Landis Store, graduated from Oley High School in 1944, was a rural mail carrier in Alburtis, and later worked at Alburtis Machine Shop. He then became associated with Prudential Insurance Company, which he represented in the Kutztown-Virginville area for more than 20 years, retiring in 1989. During this period, he also served as Tax Collector for Alburtis Borough. He was a member and served on church council of Zion Lehigh Evangelical Lutheran Church, Alburtis, was former secretary and treasurer of Alburtis Lions Club, and was a life member of Alburtis Rod and Gun Club. He had a lifelong interest in politics and current events. Survivors: Wife; son, Terry Lee Reichert and his wife Betty, of Whitehall; daughter, Susan Jill Reichert, wife of Edwin Barnhart, of Oakridge, Oregon; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday in Zion Lehigh Church, 8269 Spring Creek Road, Alburtis. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A calling hour will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the church. Contributions: American Cancer Society and/or Alzheimer's Association, c/o Schmoyer Funeral Home, Box 190, Breinigsville 18031. www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com