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Born in Carmel, IN, he was the son of the late Otha and Grace (Winfry) Gentry. Dick served his country in the Coast Guard and then went on to graduate from Ball State University in 1957.
While attending Ball State, Dick met the love of his life, Mardell Newquist. They were married in 1958 and enjoyed 44 years of marriage before Mardell passed in 2002. He remarried Diann (Bauman) Gentry, they were together for 21 years.
He had a strong work ethic and held numerous roles at corporations across the country before accepting a role at Carpenter Technology. Dick worked for Carpenter for over 24 years, retiring as Vice President in 1988.
He loved the outdoors and spent his free time fishing, golfing, and hunting. Dick was a lifelong volunteer who served on numerous charity boards.
He is survived by his four children: Bryan Gentry (Leigh) of Naples, FL; Gail Greaves (Stephen) of Sinking Spring; Dr. Andrew Gentry (Caroline) of Bozeman, MT; and Kirk Gentry of Wyomissing, 12 grandchildren: Melanie Murphy (Brian), Jason Gentry, William Gentry, Ashley Greaves, Kelly Gentry, Gavin Gentry, Jennifer Gentry, Duncan Gentry, Richard Gentry, Ian Gentry, Thomas Gentry and Lauren Gentry, two great grandchildren: Luke and Nolan Murphy, and one sister, Esther Stevens.
He was predeceased by Mardell, five brothers and two sisters as well as his son, Oscar A. Gentry in 1962.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 20, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave. West Reading. A private funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc, West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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