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Richard Cattermole Obituary
He was the husband of Jane (Ried) Cattermole.
Born in Royersford on Aug. 13, 1926, he was a son of the late John W. and Bessie (Druckenmiller) Cattermole.
Ordained in 1952, he served as a pastor in the Evangelical Congregational denomination, serving churches in Temple, West Leesport and Schuylkill Haven until 1970. Following that, he served as director of missions, director of church ministries and bishop of the denomination, until his retirement in 1991.
He was a 1944 graduate of Royersford High School and a 1949 graduate of Albright College. Cattermole earned a Master of Divinity from the Evangelical School of Theology, Reading, in 1952.
He was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church, Reading.
He was a lifelong member of Christian Endeavor and served as president of the International Society.
A loving husband and father, Dick is survived by two daughters, Ruth, wife of Brian Jackins, Elverson; and Lois, wife of Pat Wade, Leesport.
Other survivors include six grandchildren: Erin and Rebecca Wade, Leesport; and Naomi, Autumn, Adrian and Benjamin Jackins, Elverson; and a great-granddaughter, Lily, Leesport.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Gerald W. and J. Roger.
A memorial service will be held next Friday at 7 p.m. in Community Evangelical Church, 51 Green Valley Road, Sinking Spring. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to International Christian Endeavor, P.O. Box 377, 424 E. Main St., Edmore, MI 48829, or Global Ministries or Church Planting, Evangelical Congregational Church, 100 W. Park Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067.
Cattermole-Koltzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Cattermole
Karen Franey
September 28, 2006
Dear Lois and family
Your father was a wonderful man and raised a wonderful family. Most probably these were some of his favorite -- of his many accomplishments...
Thinking of you and sending our prayers your way.
Karen and Tom Franey and family
Elisabeth (Drexler) Streland
September 27, 2006
Dear Lois:
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always so nice to us when we were kids. May the good memories bring you comfort...
Candy Miller
September 26, 2006
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as we also mourn the loss of your Husband and Father.
Love always Candy and Don
Bobbi Palm
September 23, 2006
Rev. Cattermole was a man who we always adimred. He holds a special place in our hearts, being a part of our extended family. I know how difficult this week has been for you all. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love, Bobbi, Kevin, Kera and Kylie
Mary Pahl (McVoy)
September 23, 2006
Mrs. Cattermole, Ruth, Lois & Families, I will always remember how kind Mr. Cattermole was to me as a little girl. He earned the name "Silly" because he always made me laugh. You were such wonderful neighbors on Kenhorst Blvd. & I hold those childhood memories close to my heart. God Bless You & please accept my sincere condolences.
Diana Jackins
September 22, 2006
Dear Jane and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. This has been a difficult time for all of you. Knowing that Dick is with Jesus is such a comfort. Hold on to ALL of the wonderful mremories that you have of a very SPECIAL man!
God Bless you,
Love, Di
Karen Druckenmiller-Garverich
September 22, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss My dad (Paul Druckenmiller) always thought very highly of Richard and I am sure shares my thoughts on your loss. May God comfort you through the days ahead
Paul and Kathleen Druckenmiller
September 22, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ron & Doreen Ulrich
September 22, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev. John C. & Carolyn Ward
September 22, 2006
To Jane, Ruth and Lois, Our sympathies are certainly with you, but how good it is to have the assurance he is with the Lord. He has always had a very special place in our hearts. What a godly man, and very special friend.
Carol Kulp
September 22, 2006
I know you don't remember me ,but my grandmotheer was Verne Lerch and I as a young girl remember him eatting in the dining hall at the Rosedale Camp Grove. Very nice person.
Kathleen Maurer West
September 22, 2006
Your life is a great legacy for the denomination. My grandmother and great aunt, Florence and Helen Lapp, were charter members of First EC Reading in the 1890s. First Church has made a lasting impact on my life and your leadership very much contributed to that.
Jill Zelinsky
September 22, 2006
Lois and Pat,
I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. This is never an easy thing to go through and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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