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Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. - Hamburg

65 S. 4th Street

Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Robert Pennypacker Obituary

Robert A. Pennypacker, 72, of Windsor Township, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013, in his residence.

He was the husband of Marjorie A. (Merkel) Pennypacker. They were married October 4, 1986 and celebrated 26 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Mary Elizabeth (Vitelli) Pennypacker.

Robert worked for 15 years as a maintenance mechanic at East Penn Manufacturing, Lyons, last working May 31.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing cards on the computer. He especially enjoyed acting like a kid with his grandkids.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a son, Dana Gechter, fiancé of Monica Morgan, Hamburg; three daughters: Michele Penny-packer, Washington, D.C.; Marcey, wife of Donald Franczak, Boyertown; and Alicia Wagner, Lenhartsville; and five grandchildren: Austin, Jason, Matthew, Amanda, and Autumn. Robert is also survived by a very dear friend, Freddie "Pie" Levia, Maidencreek Township.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Sep. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Pennypacker

6 Entries

September 13, 2013

Rest in peace Robert you are up with Phil(JR) now, We will always remember getting water ice when we were young. Love Your Cousins Lois & Nikki

Cookie Vitelli

September 7, 2013

So sorry we didn't get a chance to get together before you got sick. I thank God that Anna, Barbie and I got a chance to be with you those few times at the hospital. Rest in peace dear brother, I'll see you later in heaven. You will always be in my heart. I love you. Your little Sis, Cookie

scott degler

September 6, 2013

I worked with Bob 20 some years ago. He was a very skilled mechanic and an all around great person. I am proud to say that I knew Bob.

Michele Pennypacker

September 5, 2013

Dad, you will always be loved and in our hearts forever. Love you!

Shane Werley

September 4, 2013

Bob you were at great guy personally and and even better guy to work with. We had a lot of laughs together even though we were at work. East Penn lost and great mechanic and your family lost an even better father and friend. RIP Bob everyone's gonna miss you

Deb Angstadt

September 4, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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