Name: Visitation for David Scott Reichert
Start: 2021-03-11T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-03-11T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home

David Scott Reichert, 67, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born March 23, 1953, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Lamar C. and Dorothy Malinda (Coleman) Reichert.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School (1971) and Penn State University (1975) with high distinction. Before retiring, he was employed by Berks County IU 14, Schuylkill County IU 29 and Creature Feature, as a presenter.

Coach Reichert enjoyed coaching baseball, basketball and softball for local area teams. He was the basketball coach of Pottsville Boys' League Elementary and Middle School Division, St. Pats, St. Johns, Mary Queen of Peace, Nativity Freshmen, Pottsville Area JV Freshman and Junior High, Girls' Eighth Grade Pottsville Area, Anthracite Action. He was also the coordinator for Hoopfest and Pottsville Recreation. He was also very involved in baseball, coaching Pottsville Rotary L.L. for 30 years, Yuengling's manager and coach, league president and umpire-in-chief, Minor League commissioner, founder of Pottsville Pythons, Cooperstown Dreams Park Traveling Team and Pottsville Area JV Softball Coach.

He received the award for Excellence in Education, Annie Sullivan by Warner Cable, which was presented by IU 29.

Scott was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed eBay and live auctions. He was a member of Yorkville Hose Company No. 1 and PSEA-NEA Educational Associations. He was also an avid animal lover, he especially loved his dogs.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Patricia Lynn (Frank) Reichert; sons, Brandon, Zachary, husband of Courtney Paige, and Travis, husband of Kory; daughter, Shannon, wife of Jason Mollick; grandchildren, Trevor, Alisha, Jayden, and Elliot Jack Reichert; sister, Janie Hughes.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Pottsville Zone, 337 Peacock St., Pottsville. Family and friends may call from 5 until 9 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Coach Reichert Memorial Scholarship Fund, CACL Federal Credit Union, 1800 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Reichert family.

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Published by Republican & Herald from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2021.

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Mark Fenstermacher

March 13, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the Reichert family. Coach Reichert left an indelible impression on me and my teammates at Rotary Little League. I had the good fortune of playing for two of his all-star teams in the early 80s. He was a terrific coach and even better person. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. You were one of the best. RIP coach.

Bill Messaros

March 12, 2021

My most sincere condolences to the family. Always enjoyed being in your company because of your quick wit, your special sayings and most of all your outlook on life.

Joann and Frank Woodward

March 11, 2021

Sending our condolences to Scott's family. Both of us worked with Scott at Schuylkill I.U. Always an adventure for this caring teacher.
We adopted one of his snakes for summer care one year-sorry Scott, lost the snake.
RIP Scott.

Lunch Bunch

Skip Cremia

March 9, 2021

Patty & family,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Scott. We go way back to our days winning the biddy basketball championship with Coast Guard. Scott, Shelly and myself would walk home from school and different games. Our friends we all enjoyed each other's company at our lunch bunch gatherings. Oh the stories. He was truly a close friend and he will be missed, but we should all take comfort that he is now in the hands of the Lord Almighty.

Mary Wetzel

March 9, 2021

My Penn State pal and IU friend. Definitely one of a kind!
Gone way too soon. Rest In Peace Scott.
My heartfelt sympathy to the Reichert family.

Bill Kline

March 9, 2021

My sincere condolences to the entire Reichert family on their loss of Scott! He well be missed! My HOOPFEST BUDDY made that program. The kids of Pottsville always had a place to play basketball over the summer thanks to him. Rest in piece my friend!

March 9, 2021

scott,
you were and always will be a legend at the iu. i enjoyed the many years and good times we had together and thank you for your kindness to me. you will never be forgotten my friend. heaven just got a legend!!!!
jerry stock

Ed Lehr

March 8, 2021

Working with Scott at IU29 was always a great adventure. His positive attitude, out of the box thinking, and innovative teaching style will always be remembered by his students and colleagues. He will be missed by many old timers from the the IU and beyond. Ed Lehr-Pine Grove

Susan and John Cantwell

March 8, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the entire Reichert family on their loss of Scott! He was a caring, dedicated teacher and a great coach for young people! Prayers and healing thoughts sent your way!

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