Kenneth E. Reichard
August 26, 1927 — September 18, 2014
Kenneth E. Reichard, 87, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.
He was born August 26, 1927 in Phillipsburg, a son of the late Walter and Wilimina Reichard. On April 1, 1950 he married the former Lucy Freedline, who survives. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.
Ken graduated from Northumberland High School. He served honorably in the United States Army for two years. Ken owned and operated his own business, K. E. Reichard Heating and Plumbing, for many years.
He was a member and part founder of the Reformed Baptist Church, Lewisburg, where he was very active for many years.
Ken loved travelling and took many bus trips with his wife. He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing, writing and making crafts. Ken was also an avid bowler. He loved his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons and one daughter-in-law, Dennis and Pam Reichard, of Mifflintown, Jeffrey Reichard, of West Milton, and Stephen Reichard; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Ben Walters, of Morris; eight grandchildren, Rebecca, Isaac, Daniel, Elisabeth, Andrew, Timothy, Holly and Melissa; and numerous great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two daughters in infancy; six brothers, Walter, Irvin, Clifford, Nelson, Maurice and Raymond Reichard; and four sisters, Dorothy, Bernice, Florence and Margaret “Peggy”.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Reformed Baptist Church, 830 Buffalo Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with his pastor, Rev. Rod Conner, officiating.
Burial will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
The family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Reformed Baptist Church, 830 Buffalo Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, 189 E. Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837.
The family is being assisted by Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 106 S. Second St., Lewisburg.