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Richard Gehman Obituary
Born in Quakertown, Pa. on Feb. 18, 1944, he was a son of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Nyce) Gehman. Surviving is his loving family including his wife of 46 years, Margaret "Peg" L. (Rogers) Gehman; a son, Richard "Todd" and Michelle Gehman of Collegeville, Pa.; three daughters, Lisa and Blair Thomas of King of Prussia, Pa., Deborah and Edwin Guie of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., and Lindsay and Kevin Seaner of Harleysville, Pa.; nine grandchildren: Olivia, Grace, Preston, Avery, Matthew, Chloe, Molly, Emmie and Spencer; two brothers, Jacob "Larry" & Emily Gehman and Dr. Donald and Sherry Gehman; two sisters, Loretta and Jerry Umstead and Florence "Floss" and Paul Hoffman; many other loving family members; and a granddog, Bella.
Richard's Funeral Service will be held at The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., 805 DeKalb St. (Rt. 202), Bridgeport, Pa. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, King of Prussia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Rd., Suite 150, Blue Bell, Pa. 19422. www.cancer.org
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January 29, 2015
Debbie, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. May you and your family stay strong and keep his memory in your hearts. Ruthie
Susan Howard
January 29, 2015
Hi Debbie, I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
January 29, 2015
Peg,Lisa,Debbie,Todd and Lindsay we were so sorry to hear about the passing of Rich. We'll miss him at all the family functions, he was a great guy.Now he is finally at peace. Our deepest sympathy. Love,Rich and JoAnn
Jim & Rita Maguire
January 29, 2015
Debbie. We were sadden to hear about the passing of your father. Our deepest sympathies and best wishes to you & your family during these difficult time.
Andolino Family
January 28, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.
January 28, 2015
May God continue to strength you and your family during this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy
Vos Alston... Brandywine, MD
January 28, 2015
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Having just lost my own father, I understand how difficult a time this is. I hope it helps to know you are in our prayers and thoughts. Love Pam Provenzano
Diane Schubert
January 28, 2015
Debbie and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories. He sounds like a wonderful man. God bless him and your family!
Bob & Edith Gehman
January 27, 2015
Peg and family; Loretta, Floss, Larry, Don and families; so sorry to hear of the passing of Rich.
So many good memories of our growing up years. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God bless you with His Grace, Peace and Healing. Your cousin, Bob Gehman
January 27, 2015
Debbie and Family I am sorry for your loss please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.. Wendy "Glanding" Henderson
January 27, 2015
We are sorry to hear of "Richie's" passing. I remember him as we lived next door on Cherry Street. Our prayers are with his family and Loretta, Floss, Larry and Donald and their families. Burt and Judy Zander
Amy Gulden
January 26, 2015
To Lisa, your mom, sisters, brother and family, I'm so sorry and sad for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time. May you cherish the wonderful memories you all shared.
January 26, 2015
PEG AND FAMILY, LORETTA, FLOS, LARRY, AND DON SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MANY FOND MEMORIES FROM YEARS AGO IN HATFIELD. RICH SERVED HIS FAMILY AND HIS COUNTRY WELL RIP. YOUR COUSINS JIM,DARYL,AND BARON CLEMMER.
January 26, 2015
Peggy and family, so sorry for your loss.
Rich is at peace with God now.
Joanne Murphy
January 26, 2015
RICH, YOU HAD A COUPLE OF TOUGH YEARS FIGHTING CANCER,NOW YOU CAN REST PEACEFULLY..WE WILL ALL BE WITH YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY.A FINE BROTHER TO FLO AND A GREAT BROTHER IN LAW TO ME..YOU HELPED CREATE A FINE FAMILY THAT YOU AND PEG SHOULD BE PROUD OF..SEE YOU AGAIN SOME DAY....FLO AND PAUL HOFFMAN.....DILLSBURG,PA
Peggy Wheeler Williams
January 25, 2015
To Peggy, Lisa, Debbie, Lindsay and Todd...so sorry for your loss. Rich was such a nice person. Keeping you all in our prayers.
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Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory805 DeKalb Street (Route 202), Bridgeport, PA 19405
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