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R. Yorgey Obituary
He was the husband of Fern Hazel (Stitzer) Yorgey.
Born in Ruscombmanor Township, he was a son of the late Robert G. Yorgey and Margaret M. (Paulsgrove) Yorgey.
He worked as a farmer and businessman, working the family farm in Ruscombmanor Township. Gordon led the way in brown egg production, processing and marketing in Berks County and Pennsylvania.
He and his wife owned and operated Red Wing Farms in Ruscombmanor Township. In 1989, upon semi-retirement, he drove school bus for the Oley and Brandywine school districts and was employed by Quigley Bus Service.
He was a member of New Life Bible Fellowship Church, where he previously served as elder. Gordon was active with the Gideons International.
He graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1946 and served on the school board from 1960 to 1966.
Gordon was a loving Father and Grandfather and was affectionately known as “Grandpop.”
He is survived by the family he loved and loved him: His wife, Fern Hazel Yorgey; four sons: Mark L. Yorgey, Ruscombmanor Township; Joel A. Yorgey, Riceville, Iowa; Philip M. Yorgey, Rochester, N.H.; and Andrew G. Yorgey, Ruscombmanor Township; and a daughter, Lois E. Hambel, Breinigsville.
Other survivors include 16 grandchildren: Amanda Dawson, Jon Yorgey, Jed Yorgey, Trisha Yorgey, Marissa Yorgey, Ryan Yorgey, Brittany Yorgey, Jennifer Yorgey, George Hambel, Benjamin Hambel, Jacob Hambel, Leanda Hambel, Noelle Yorgey, Paige Yorgey, Landon Yorgey and Jadon Yorgey.
Also surviving are five great-grandchildren: Sadie Dawson, Kylie Dawson, Caleb Dawson, Kaiden Yorgey and Carter Yorgey.
There are also two sisters, Mary Levan, Oley, and Grace Angstadt, Kutztown.
He was predeceased by his sister, Martha J. Yorgey, on Nov. 1, 2001; and his brother, Jesse Yorgey, in 1926.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in New Life Bible Fellowship Church, 2960 W Philadelphia Ave., Oley, PA 19547. Burial will be in Pricetown Cemetery, Ruscombmanor Township. Friends and family may view Sunday 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Blankenbiller Funeral Home Inc., 423 Main St., Oley, and Monday 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the church.
Contributions may be made to www.focusonthefamily.com in memory of Gordon. For online condolences, please visit www.legacy.com.
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Brenda Neidlinger
April 30, 2009
Fern,
I remember your family as my dad sometimes purchased eggs from your farm (Weitzel). I was sorry to read of Gordon's death. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
April 27, 2009
Yorgey Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss, but, I do know that Gordon is in a much better place.
He always had a smile for me whenever I saw him. He was a kind a gentle man and will be missed.
Take care of each other and as you share your happy memories of Gordon, you will find the pain eases.
Love Betty Price
April 26, 2009
Dear Fern,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you are surrounded by your loving family and friends. Now, Gordon is surrounded by our loving God.
Barb Reeser
(former caregiver to Harold Zook)
April 23, 2009
Fern & Family,
Gordon was one very special Brother in Christ and will be greatly missed.May God grant you peace, comfort & strength over the next weeks.
Roger & Lynne Musser
Rob Patterson
April 23, 2009
Our thoughts are with you, Fern, and all the family. We will always remember Gordon with affection. You were ALL always so kind and loving toward Lana and I, especially the months we stayed in the guest house there. We are trusting that you will find peace and comfort in this difficult time.
April 23, 2009
We have known Gordon ever since Lois and George became engaged. He will always be remembered as a good friend, but more importantly as a loving Christian. We always enjoyed the opportunities we had to spend time with Fern and Gordon. Even though he is ina better place he will be missed by all who knew him. Gordon you will always be in our prayers, Joy and George Hambel
Mary Swartz
April 23, 2009
Gordon was a very caring man and I will never forget him driving my children home from Holy Guardian Angels School. He was a very caring man and concerned with all the children and citizens in the Oley Valley School District. He will be missed by all who knew him. I am grateful to have known him. God Bless Gordon, God Bless his family.
Carolyn Schaeffer
April 23, 2009
I will always remember Gordon as a loving, caring person and mostly as a man of prayer. I will miss him, epecially on Wednesday evenings at prayer meeting at New Life BFC.
Doug Smith
April 23, 2009
The moment I walked into New Life BFC in November 2001 I felt at peace, at home. And it was because of people like Gordon and Fern. You will be missed my brother, but your Father has bigger plans for you now!
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