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Robert Rhoads Obituary
Robert W. Rhoads Sr., 92, West Reading, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, in his residence. He was the widower of Ellenora (Kroenig) Rhoads.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Irvin A. and Annie V. (Hart) Rhoads.
Robert was a 1936 graduate of Wilson High School. He was a credit manager for 24 years for Automotive Service, Sinking Spring, retiring in 1973.
Robert was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II. He was also a member of Wyomissing UCC, Gouglersville.
He is survived by his five children: Robert W. Rhoads Jr., West Reading; John A., husband of Donna Rhoads, Salida, Colo.; Mark I., husband of Robin Rhoads, Fleetwood; Rosalie A., wife of Newton Bruington, Las Vegas, Nev.; and Mary R., wife of Dennis Sicher, Norristown.
Also surviving are his brother, Heber W. Rhoads, Sinking Spring; sister, Shirley M. Richuitti, Reading; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Robert was predeceased by six siblings.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading.
A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Hain's Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wyomissing UCC, 2 Vermont Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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January 17, 2011
To our hero take care pop pop we all love you and you will be missed but we all know you and mom mom will be with us forever all are love and gratitude for everything you have done for us and mom mom
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January 11, 2011
Dear Pop,
We love you and we know that you and Mom mom will be with us always.
We'll miss you.
January 9, 2011
Bobby, So sorry about your dads passing,as I was just thinking about you guys the other day. You should be proud of yourself for taking such good care of him.Your dad was a sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marie(HSJ)
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