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1923
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2011
Robert Reichard Obituary
Mr. Reichard passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby after a brief illness.
Born Jan. 10, 1923, in Jewitt, a son of Warren J. and Lida (McLaughlin) Reichard, he and his wife raised their family in Euclid, and then lived in Mentor for many years before moving to Breckenridge Village in Willoughby.
Mr. Reichard fully enjoyed his life at Breckenridge Village, where he participated in and led various programs. He was active member of The First Christian Church of Willoughby and the Willoughby (Browning) Senior Center. He maintained an enthusiasm for life by exercising both his body and his mind. He rode his recumbent cycle until a week before his death.
He loved to tell stories drawn from his vast knowledge of history and of the Bible, as well as from his own life. He was well-loved by his family and friends for whom he always had a warm greeting and hearty hug.
Mr. Reichard worked most of his professional career as a production executive at the Leece Neville Company in Cleveland. For 10 years, he taught managerial courses at the Cuyahoga Community College. In 1975, he became a certified Lay Minister and served several churches in Lake County as interim minister.
He is lovingly remembered by his son, Jeffrey (Diane) Reichard of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter, Karen (Larry) Lapidus of Poland, Ohio; granddaughters, Jody (James) Mierzejewski of North Ridgeville and Ann (William Bobbitt) Lapidus of Pittsburgh, Pa.; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Hannah, Kyla and Ashlyn Mierzejewski; and several nieces, a nephew, and many, many friends.
His beloved wife of 57 years, Betty J. (Sallach) Reichard, passed away Oct. 30, 2002. His sisters, Gaynelle Stewart, Roeine Rowland, Genevra Reichard, Elizabeth Rogers and Marjorie Baldwin; and brother, Howard Reichard, are also deceased.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. The Rev. Richard D. Norton of the First Christian Church of Willoughby will officiate at the service. Final resting place will be in Mentor Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Reichard had requested that contributions be made to the Salvation Army of Lake County, 69 Pearl St., Painesville, OH 44077.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Reichard
July 9, 2011
Dear Uncle Bob,
Distance kept us from staying in close touch over the years, but you have always held a special place in my heart. I cherished your yearly Christmas card and kind words, and enjoyed talking to you on the telephone around the holidays. Thank you for setting a good and loving example by living the Christian life. I will see you again some day.
Your niece,
Lida Lou (Rowland) Stansbery
April 5, 2011
RIP Grandpa...my only regret was that you never meet your newest great grand daughter, I know now that distance will not keep us apart as you are with us always. Love Jody,Kyla,and your newest Ashlyn
Joyce Dirrman
March 6, 2011
It was, indeed, my pleasure to have known Bob & Betty for many, many years - his knowledge of the Bible and his ability to impart that knowledge will long be remembered by all of his brothers and sisters-in-Christ at First Christian. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to call him "friend". My deepest sympathy to Bob's Family. Joyce Dirrman, First Christian Church, Willoughby, OH
Jerry Marshall
March 4, 2011
Bob will certainly be missed. He had a devotional love in music. Bob and I shared many hours together in music at the Community Christian Church in Painesville Twp. where I served as organist and music director, there with his help the church was able to purchase an Allen Digital organ, form an adult choir, children's choir & children & youth handbell choir. Bob sure loved the children and youth,as he would say "they are the future of the church." Bob, may your new life be filled with peace and joy as you are with the Lord - and we for sure know that you are now sharing in the most glorious music in Heaven.
With much love from your friends,
Jerry Marshall, organist & music director and all of those at the Community Christian Church
March 4, 2011
Rest in peace Mr. Reichard. He is the very special gentleman who married us 062201. His smile and gentle spirit will be that of my fondest memory.
Michelle McKay
Angel Ray
March 3, 2011
Rest in peace Pastor Bob. Thank you for the wonderful service you performed at my wedding 6 years ago. You were so kind and wonderful to us and have checked up on us from time to time these many years. You will be sadly missed.
Sincerely,
Keith & Ange Ray
March 2, 2011
Missed you at Bible study at Browning today, Bob. But now you have your own Bible Study with Mark, Isaiah,etc. can't beat that. Your Friend
Angela Giancola
Sue Patterson
March 2, 2011
Bob was a good friend - to me and to so many people. I knew Bob and Betty first through my son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren and I see him in my mind in his Santa Claus outfit, visiting their home.
March 1, 2011
Bob was a good Christian and a good friend. He will be missed by his church as welI, we are sure, as the members of the churches he served.
The McKays
March 1, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I sang with him, for many
years, in the Wildwood Singers. He was a terrific person, and had a
wonderful voice. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Jill Greer
March 1, 2011
Mr. Reichard will sadly be missed. He was always very cheerful and uplifting. We will miss his kindness and great sense of humor.
Sincerely, the staff at Dr. Baum's office.
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