J. Richard Weidman Sr.

J. RICHARD WEIDMAN SR., 75, OF DOUGLASSVILLE J. Richard “Pastor Rich” Weidman Sr., 75, of Douglassville, PA, passed away suddenly Monday, June 22, 2015 in Amity Twp., PA. He was the husband of Janet M. (Miller) Weidman, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late George A. Weidman and Gertrude J. (Gottshall) Weidman. Rich was a 1957 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School and received an Associate Degree in Bible from the Lancaster Bible College. He was the Pastor for Bethany E.C. Church in Pleasantville, PA. Pastor Rich also taught at the Reading Bible Institute, was a customer service representative for the Manning Company, Douglassville, PA and drove school bus for Daniel Boone School District. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Rev. John Richard Weidman, Jr. and his wife, Elaine of Myrtle Beach, SC; one daughter, Connie Dee, wife of Robert Kohler of Birdsboro, PA; one brother, Wayne Weidman and his wife Liz of Pottstown, PA; one sister, Barbara Ellenburg of Anchorage, AK; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and brother-in-law, Bill Baver of Spring City, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Baver. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc. 955 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. A life celebration will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015 at New Life Bible Fellowship Church, 2960 West Philadelphia Ave., Oley, PA 19547. Rev. Barry L. Moyer and Rev. John Richard Weidman, Jr. will officiate. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany E.C. Church, 38 Covered Bridge Road, Oley, PA 19547.