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Richard Kreitz Obituary
Richard C. Kreitz, 91, of Shillington, passed away Thursday, November 5th, 2015, at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.
He was the husband of the late Pearl B. (Link) Kreitz, who died Jan. 24th, 1995. Born in West Lawn, he was the son of the late Charles and Mabel (Gruber) Kreitz.
He was a 1942 graduate of Robesonia High School.
He was a longtime member of St. Paul's UCC, Robesonia.
Richard was an Army Air Corps Veteran, having served in WWII and in the 20th Army Air Force stationed in Guam, South Pacific.
He was a self-employed piano tuner, having worked until he was 90.
He was a charter member of the Piano Technicians Guild and the Berks County Genealogical Society. He was also a member of the Sons of The American Revolution.
He is survived by a son, Robert R. Kreitz, husband of Kathleen S., Wyomissing; two granddaughters, Amy J., wife of Richard W. Traffas, Wyomissing, and Allison B. Kreitz, Wyomissing; and a great-granddaughter, Julia G. Traffas.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9th, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, with his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Motz, officiating. A viewing will be held 5-7:00 p.m., Sunday, and 10-11:00 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Heidelberg Cemetery, Robesonia.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's UCC Music Program, 301 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, PA 19551, or to the Reading Musical Foundation, P.O. Box 14835, Reading, PA 19612.
Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.
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Ursula Szabo
November 14, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences to the family. Ursula
Don McKechnie
November 7, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Kreitz family. Dick was an honored colleague by many in the piano technician profession. And, he was a lot of fun to hang out with at our conventions! We will miss you Dick. Rest in Peace.
Ann Gagliano
November 7, 2015
Richard was a very sweet, special person and he will truly be missed. I feel blessed to have known him and call him "friend." May the music never end as he dances with God's angels in heaven! My deepest and sincerest sympathy to his family.
Frank & Linda Ferraro
November 7, 2015
Dear Bob & family, We are deeply saddened to hear of your father's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. With love, Linda & Frank Ferraro
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