Name: Calling hours for John Reichl
Start: 2016-08-22T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Joseph Reichel Funeral Service

John Edward "Jack" Reichl, 67, of Nazareth, died August 18, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Marie (Voronkevich) Reichl. John was born August 14, 1949 in Allentown, son of the late Edward and Helen (Deutsch) Reichl. John was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Allentown and Kutztown University. He was a history teacher at Notre Dame High school, Bethlehem, where he was the Boys Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Girls Head Softball Coach and Assistant Coach, Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Wrestling Coach. John went on to work for Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 as a Special Education Teacher, in the alternative education program, becoming supervisor for the partial hospitalization program. John then became the Director of Special Education for the Nazareth School District, from which he retired. He was a devout member of the Holy Family Church, Nazareth. John was an avid fan of military history, the investigation and collection of artifacts from the "Age of the Dinosaur", and a lifelong collector of historical and vintage figures and toys. His early pursuits in scouting lead him to enjoy the campgrounds of Camp Serranova, Siesholtzville, enjoying all the joys of nature and woodlands. Survivors: Besides his wife, John is survived by sons, Craig Reichl and wife Heather and Jeffrey Reichl and wife Natasha. Granchildren, Payton and Cooper Reichl. Brother, Thomas Reichl and wife Jill and sister, Kathleen Ruyak and husband Douglas. Aunt, Eleanor Reichl and nieces, Lauren Reichl and Meghan Yeager. Services: Services will be Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family Church, Nazareth. Burial in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Northampton. Calling hours will be Monday 6:00-8:00 PM and Tuesday 8:30-9:30 AM in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Camp Serranova, Box 72, Old Zionsville, PA 18068. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Reichl

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29 Entries

Payton Reichl

July 11, 2018

I am sorry for all my family that we had to go through this very hard
year.Yes I do miss him but I will always love him

Janice Yandresitz-Wolbach

October 7, 2016

Words cannot express how sorry I am to see in the ND news letter of Mr. Reichl's passing. Class of '82.

N.H.S. CLASS OF '67

August 25, 2016

MARIE AND FAMILY: DON'T CRY BECAUSE HIS LIFE IS OVER. SMILE, BECAUSE IT WAS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

August 23, 2016

Dear Marie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your
family. Our prayers and thoughts are with
you. God Bless.
Glenn & Nancy Meyer

Tim Glick

August 22, 2016

My deepest condolences. John was the absolute best teacher and administrator that I have had the opportunity to work with. He made a difference. RIP

August 22, 2016

So sorry to hear about Jack. We were best of friends growing up. I will keep him in my prayers.
George Maciag

August 22, 2016

To The Reichl family:

I have known John since my grade school days at Sacred Heart. I always enjoyed seeing John at our Central Catholic reunions.
The best way I can think of to describe John is simply as a very nice guy.
He was always friendly, easy going, and had that unique sense of humor :-)
Thank you John for those fond memories (especially at Sacred Heart school), and may you rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to the Reichl family.

John Wagner, Springfield, Mass

Laura O'Reilly

August 21, 2016

My condolences to the family. He was a great teacher who was very entertaining, and well-liked by his students at ND. RIP, Duke.

Mary Lou McDonald Galvin

August 21, 2016

Marie & Reichl Family: I was fortunate to have studied History w/ John at ND High School, Class of '76. His exuberance as a teacher inspired, as did his energy & direction for so many years as a coach. You, your family, & dear friends, will be remembered in my prayers & Masses for years to come. Know that he's at peace now, & will continue to be with you always.

Mary Lou McDonald Galvin, (WDC Metropolitan Area) -- ND '76

Therese Frisch Mellman, Class of 1980

August 21, 2016

Reichl Family, so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Not only was he my teacher at ND but also a relative. I remember fondly visiting at your house in Allentown & Great Grandpop's on Wood St. He was a great teacher and coach. The family and the community will surely miss his presence. May he rest in peace.

Bob Barclay

August 20, 2016

One of my favorite teachers and coaches at NDHS. A great man who fought such a courageous battle. John you were loved by so many and positively impacted hundreds of lives. You will be truly missed by all off us.

Michael Lombardo

August 20, 2016

Wonderful inspiring teacher who taught me so much military assault strategy. Gone , never forgotten , always appreciated as a role model. God Bless.

Michael Hogan

August 20, 2016

God Bless you, 'Duke'

Jack Ellis

August 20, 2016

Felicia and I were sad to hear of John's Passing. He was a great friend and Classmate at Central Catholic. We had some great fun times together in High School. We will keep john in our prayers.

Jack & Felicia Ellis
CCHS Class 1967

Tracy Unangst Abush, ND Class of '79

August 20, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was my favorite teacher. He was such a blessing to all of us who were privileged to have been his students. We all loved History class because he made it so real and so much fun. My deepest sympathies.

jill brodt

August 20, 2016

To Craig and all of the Reichl family,
I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. He and I worked together at the IU for several years. He was a great man who really cared about kids. He always had a big smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. Take care and know that John is looking down from heaven watching over all of you.

Jill Brodt, retired from IU20

Helen Beckschi

August 20, 2016

My brother Pete and I have great memories of Mr Reichl from school and wrestling. We pray for him and his family.

Christine Camerini

August 20, 2016

So sad to hear this news. I worked with John at the IU. Wonderful guy!

Nancy Savercool

August 20, 2016

Rest in Peace John. I remember your stories about selling your military toys at toy shows to pay for your sons' tuition years ago. You were a great asset to the Resolve Program at CIU20 and will be sorely missed in that program and Special Ed.

Edward Kosewicz

August 20, 2016

Remember him well and I am very very sorry.
Edward Kosewicz ND 77

Kim Smith

August 20, 2016

God Bless you Marie. Craig and family and Jeff and Natasha. Sending my prayers in this time of need for the entire Reichl family. Let God comfort you all and give you peace in your hearts.

August 20, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the Reichl family, my heart is heavy with sadness, for you. I am a graduate of ND and Mr. Reichl was one of my favorite teachers, he knew how to make the students want to learn and want to do well. I have always remembered him as a gruff bear of a man with a heart of gold and a teacher who had a great impact on me. I pray that your memories of him sustain you for a lifetime, his death is a great loss to a great number of people.

Susan Gosnell Hunt
ND Class of 1983

Sue Messinger

August 20, 2016

Kathy & Reichel Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Helen Crayosky

August 20, 2016

Marie, I'm praying for peace and comfort for you and your husband. Memory eternal

Mary Rogers VanSyckle

August 20, 2016

My Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the Reichl Family. I was a 1975 gratuate of Notre Dame. John was one of my favorite teachers and apart of fond memories of my high school years! I'm sure he lives in the hearts of many!

Mary Rogers VanSyckle

August 20, 2016

My Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the Reichl Family. I was a 1975 graduate of Notre Dame. John was one of my favorite teachers and was apart of fond memories of my high school years. I'm sure he lives in the hearts of many!

Shelley Kotulka

August 20, 2016

To the Reichl family....my sincere condolences. I worked in the Special Education Department at Nazareth when John was supervisor. I enjoyed his advice, his care and concern for both students and faculty, and of course his great sense of humor. I hope warm memories continue to comfort you and remind you that he will always be near....Sincerely, Shelley Anthony Kotulka

Bruce

August 20, 2016

I remember Current Event Quizzes every Friday. Awesome Teacher

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