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Raymond Hertzog Obituary

Raymond Henry Hertzog, 76, Reinholds, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Nov. 9, 2012, in Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg.

Born in Reading, a son of the late Henry I. and Helen (Pawlowkowski) Hertzog, he was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Claytor) Hertzog for 54 years.

A 1956 Reading H. S. graduate, he served his country in the Marine Corps with 3 tours in Vietnam, retiring as Master Sergeant after 23 years.

He received his Business Management Associate Degree from Palomor College and began his business, Apex Home Repairs, Reinholds, retiring in 1978.

A member of Reamstown Church of God, most of all Raymond cherished his

family.

Also surviving are daughters Ann (Ray) Clark, Sinking Spring; Carol (Robert) Danser, Shoemakersville; and Lisa (Rick) Bennett, Morgantown, WV; sons Timothy (Rebecca) Hertzog, Reinholds and Russell (Esmeralda) Hertzog, Chesapeake, VA; 22 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; siblings Jean (Robert) Wentzel and Robert Hertzog, both Sinking Spring; and Mildred McGale, Thomas and Henry Hertzog, all Reading.

He was predeceased by a son, Craig A. Hertzog, and sister, Shirley Addison.

Services are Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. from Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Rd., Stevens, PA 17578. Burial with Marine Corps honors from Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring. A viewing will be held Monday 6-8 p.m. from Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, and prior to the service at church.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Nov. 11, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Hertzog

16 Entries

Sandra Miller

July 23, 2023

Ray was always kind to me personally and in business. Over the years I meet many of his family members and all as kind as him. We on earth lost a good and kind gentle soul when he passed. Will never be forgotten. Sandy Miller.

Doris Natal

November 4, 2020

God bless the Hertzog Family when they lost Raymond Hertzog they really lost a legend. Raymond made a lot of dreams come true for families he never really knew, but he was a very considerate and loving man..Once again God Bless all of you and remember he was loved by others...Love The Natal Family.

Danny & Doris Natal

November 16, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Ray was more than landlord but he was a father figure who gave a young couple like us a chance to own our own home..We owe Ray alot of thanks and we were blessed to have known such a person. Ray not only helped us but he also helped alot of others in reading to become homeowners. We want to send our condolences to your whole family and put all of you in our blessings..If you can please send us a memorial card from his viewing..We just found out about his passing today 11/16/2012. This is Danny and Doris Natal 418 Wunder Street, Reading, PA 19602...

KEITH CLAYTOR

November 13, 2012

All our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Barbara. Uncle Ray was a great man, and a real father figure to many. The Lord has called home one of the great ones. Until we meet again Uncle Ray, God bless.

Francine Claytor

November 12, 2012

My prayers go out to the Hertzog family! Always remember he's still with you in Spirit! Hugs!

Tim & Gina Focht

November 12, 2012

So sorry about your dads passing carol,you and your family are in our thoughs and prayers

Pastor Joel Hainley

November 12, 2012

Dear Barbara & family, Ray will be greatly missed. He was such a personal blessing to my life and to the Reamstown Church of God. Praying for everyone.

Beth Jones Kapp

November 12, 2012

I am so sad the hear that my dear Uncle Ray has passed. A strong presence and a great family man! I WILL miss you! All my love to you Aunt Barb and the rest of the family!

Dottie & Michael Miller

November 12, 2012

Ann & family, We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

James R Hill

November 12, 2012

To Aunt Barbara and the family my heart go out to you all, I was shock to hear that Uncle Ray had pass away, Some time Uncle Ray and I didn't see eye to eye, But he did help me out when I needed a place to stay and he help me in other ways to get back on my feet. I will always remember him for the great Uncle that he was, Rest in Peace Uncle Ray I will miss you and you will always be in my heart.

Mike williams

November 11, 2012

Sorry to hear about Raymond...He was a good wife and husband and to all the kids.Sorry I couldn't be there to say by good byes..You are in my prays Barbra and for everyone else,If you don't remember me I use to be married to kimmie
GOD BLESS
mIKE

Susan Honsberger

November 11, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you Barabra and family, What a wonderful man he was. Love Susie, Sean, Brittany

November 11, 2012

WE LOST A GOOD MAN

Chris Readinger

November 11, 2012

Lisa
May God Bless you and your family at this most difficult time. You are all in my prayers.

Smith

November 11, 2012

So sorry for loss my husband worked for ray many many years ago

Cheryl Brossman

November 10, 2012

To all Ray's family, and beloved wife. You were truly loved and admired by all my family. You will be sadly missed. You and yours will be in our prayers.

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