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Robert Ravier Obituary
Robert E. Zeke Ravier, 77,of Upper Saucon Township, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his home. He is the husband of Kathleen Kay S. (Jamicky) Ravier. Born in Spring Valley, Upper Saucon Township on August 10, 1935 to the late Charles J. and Minnie E. (Eisenhart) Ravier. He served our country faithfully in the US Army as a Sergeant (T) during the Korean War. He was an agent for Prudential Insurance Agency in Kutztown for 20 years until his retirement. Robert was a member of Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bethlehem; life member of VFW Post 9264, Macungie, Spring Valley Sportsmens Club, Se-Wy-Co Fire Co. and Honorary member of Beethoven Waldheim, and Puerto Rican Beneficial Society and numerous other organizations. He was one of four original inductees into the Tri-County Baseball League Hall of Fame. He was proud of helping the youth as a Lehigh County Juvenile Probation Councilor for 20 years. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 53 years; sons, John C. and his wife Terry and James R. and his wife Carol all of Hellertown; siblings, Barbara wife of Allan Richards of Hudson, NC and James L. and his wife Karole of Bath; step-sister, Sandra L. Frey of Center Valley; grandsons,Joshua A. and Robert J. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Hellertown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Church, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or the Spring Valley Sportsmens Club, care of 1215 Second Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055.
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Dave Remaley
January 1, 2013
Dear Kay...Wishing you peace at this difficult time. I just learned of Bob`s passing. I had the great pleasure of working with Bob during his 20 years with Prudential. Bob was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He will be missed.
December 22, 2012
I got to know Bob through my husband and the Tri-County Baseball League, and he collected my covered bridge paintings. I brought him two more paintings in early December and even though he was obviously ill, he was so upbeat and full of plans for the future - only two weeks later, I was shocked to see he had passed away. Bob was a kind and generous man and he will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Chuck Ciganick
December 22, 2012
I knew Bob for years through the Tri-County League. He was one of the founders and first inductees of the Hall of Fame, and he kept it running for years. Bob was a great guy and really loved baseball, Spring Valley Sportsman's Club and especially his family. He will be missed.
Desi Delima
December 21, 2012
Dear Kay, sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers. god bless you!! love Desi Delima
December 20, 2012
Dear Kay, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Bob. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless you.
Pat and Jerry Berger
Charles Moyer
December 19, 2012
Kay and Family, Zeke will live on in the hearts and minds of the many people that he lovingly touched during his time on Earth. He was an inspiration to us young boys at the Klotz's foster home in Spring Valley and you and your parents watched over us well during our youth. You all made a significant difference in many lives and that is one of life's greatest accomplishments. May God justly reward his kind and humble servant.
jose jr and becky gonzalez
December 18, 2012
Our hearts are truely saddened for your family. Zek was a wonderful man who was always putting others first. He will be truly missed at summer picnics down at the club. May he rest in peace with the angels in heaven. I imagine he is fishing the most beautiful stream we could ever imagine along side of rick and fred. So long for now my friend and may god ease your familys pain.
Hock Fenstermacher
December 17, 2012
Dear Family and Friends of Bob,
There is never anything that can really be said to help ease the pain you are going through at this time. May it help to know that others do care. Peace be with you at this time and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Bernadine Hock
Kathy, Glen, Katrina, Charles and Rachel Fenstermacher
Karen Yeager Hubbard
December 17, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Neil Schlottman
December 17, 2012
Kay, sorry to hear about Bob. I will not be able to make it Tuesday due to doctor appointments but will say a prayer. -- Neil Schlottman, FHHS Class of 1955
Roger & Michelle Miller
December 17, 2012
We will miss you as a leader of our community and a friendly kind man. God bless the Ravier family.
December 17, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Maria Santos
December 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Zeke will always be in our hearts and will be missed at the Leithsville Inn bar every day that I walk in there. (Owner family)
Dennis Schleppy
December 17, 2012
Bob was one of the trully "good guys" we are sometimes fortunate to meet in our journey through life. He will be remembered for his service to friends and family and his amicability. He was a "classy" guy. My thoughts and prayers are with Kay, J.C, Jimmie and Babs and Jim.
Joshua Combs
December 17, 2012
So sorry for your loss zeke was a great man I loved seeing him every morning at the leithsville inn he would tell me so many stories he was trully one in a billion I never met someone who was so involved in the community and got so much pleasure out of helping out the kids in our area... wish I got to see him before he passed god bless your family ill keep you in my thoughts and prayers... Zeke will be truely missed but never forgotten. RIP
The Schriffert Family
December 17, 2012
Mr. Ravier is one in a billion. His commitment to his family, friends and the community was exceptional. He will always be remembered fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Carolyn & Michelle Harding
December 17, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers are with the Ravier family!
December 17, 2012
Kay and family, our deepest condolences. All our prayers are with you.
Dan & Bernadette Balf
Miller Lyne
December 17, 2012
Jim, Scott and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father
Marie Clemens
December 17, 2012
Kay, JC & Terry, Jim & Carol, and family - so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. May memories comfort you during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Marie (Ford) Clemens, Mary Ford, and your old friends at Spring Valley Inn
Jerry Holum
December 17, 2012
My condolences to the Ravier family. "Zeke" was truely one of the finest men I have ever met and I always enjoyed leaning about local history from him. He was a very knowledgeable historian. It is sad to think that he is now part of history. God Bless
Jack Gaither
December 17, 2012
Dear Kay & Family,
On behalf of Spring Valley Sportsmen's Club, please accept our deep condolences for the passing of our fellow club member, Bob (Zeke). Bob was not only our club's longest tenured member, but he was our most loyal club member. He was extremely active in club affairs, and more importantly, a major positive influence to the Spring Valley Sportsmen's Club. Bob is irreplaceable and he will be greatly missed by all club members.
Again, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Diane Chlandi
December 17, 2012
Kay:
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May you find comfort in Gods everlasting Love to get you through this most difficult time. He is at peace now and no more suffering.
Shalom,
John and Diane Chladni and Joan S. Gordon
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