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Joseph Reider Obituary
Joseph W. Reider, 72, of Myerstown formerly of Boyertown, husband of Priscilla E. (Heisler) Reider, died Tuesday at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital.
Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Norman Reider and the late Mary (Reustock) Reider.
He was a 1957 graduate of Pottstown High School. Joseph worked for PECO gas department, retiring in 1995 after 31 years.
He served in the U.S. Army reserves. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Annville, PA, and former member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church. He was an avid gardener and a longtime member of Shamrocks Club in Pottstown.
Joe was a devoted husband to his wife of 52 years and a loving father to his three daughters: Renee D. Goddard, wife of Bill, of Boyertown, Jeanne M. Reider of Boyertown, and Mary Jo Dougherty, wife of John, of Virginia Beach; and his two sons, Chuck F. Reider, husband of Tracy L., of Boyertown, and Joseph W. Reider Jr. of Vermont.
He is also survived by one brother, Thomas Reider of Pottstown; eight grandchildren and two great-grand-children.
He was predeceased by one brother, Robert, and one sister, Nancy Wensel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Springs Road, Boyertown. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. There will be no viewing. Relatives and friends will be received from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Boyertown Multi-Service, 200 West Spring Street, Boyertown, PA 19512. Arrangements are by the Morrell Funeral Home Inc. www.-MorrellFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Reider
The Reese Family
April 24, 2013
Mrs. Reider and Family,
Our family offers you sympathy during this difficult time. We fondly remember Mr. Reider and what a fine family you are.
Mrs. Jeanne Reese, Ronny, DeeDee and Cynthia
Former neighbors on Douglass Street, Boyertown.
Jeff Ziegler
April 25, 2012
My prayers to all the family from your old neighbors in Boyertown.
May he share peace with the Lord Jesus Christ!
Ken Hill
April 24, 2012
Priscilla and family,
I was saddened to hear of Joe's passing and you have my heartfelt sympathy. He was a very special person and meant a lot to me. He coached me in Football in my youth and then later in life I had the opportunity to work with Joe at PECO. He will be missed.
Donna Stranick
April 23, 2012
Dear Priscilla & Family, We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Know he is in a better place and at peace, he is your Angel. We had fun growing up at Jefferson Elementary. You are all in our thoughts & prayers, and sending our sincere sympathy. Take care of You.
Donna & Rich Stranick
Brenda and Krista
April 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.....
April 20, 2012
Priscilla,
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing.I'll never forget the growing up together and the time spent with the Shamrocks. May he rest in peace.
John Artim, Ormond Beach Fl.
April 20, 2012
Dear Mrs. Reider and Family - We are so sad to hear of Mr. Reider's passing. He was a great dad and grandfather and a wonderful man. We remember his easy smile well from Mary Jo and John's wedding and other events. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope the great memories burn brightly for you as you reflect on Mr. Reider's life and his incredible legacy.
Dale Brumbach
April 19, 2012
Priscilla and family, my deepest sympathies to all. Joe was a great person, whom I will always remember. Joe's at pease and may the Lord comfort you Priscilla and your family.
Barbara Yohn Gergle
April 19, 2012
Dear Priscilla & Family, My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe and I go way back to Jefferson Elementary School in Pottstown, PA. He was a very fine person. God's blessings to all of you.
Lynn Pentz-Dry
April 19, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pam Schrump-Howard
April 19, 2012
Renee and Bill,
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Pam Schrump- Howard and Dalton
Trina Lisko
April 18, 2012
Mr. Reider, you will always hold a special place in our hearts as part of our Duke Family. We loved knowing you.
Trina Lisko
Linda Petroski
April 18, 2012
We had the privilege of knowing Joe for many years when our daughters were growing up together. We can always remember him working in his yard or enjoying the pool. It was his sanctuary. Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Love-Linda & Steve Petroski
April 18, 2012
Our heart felt sorrow goes to you, Priscilla, and your family. Joe is with the Lord and happy now. Please be good to yourself and stay positive. You are very loved. - Kathy and Tom Reidnauer
Mary Lou & LeRoy Heisler
April 17, 2012
Reat in Peace Joe......we love you!!!
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