Ronald David Reichwein, 79, of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life of 64 years, Toniakaren (Fetter) Reichwein.
Ron was born in Ashland, PA. on March 29, 1945 a son of the late Leon B. and Maria (Wagner) Reichwein.
He was a 1963 Ashland Area High School graduate and attended Penn State University. Ron was a member of Schwarzwald UCC where he served as a past president on the consistory board and various committee's over the years. Ron was a department manager starting in 1964, for Reynolds Culligan Industrial Water, Reading for over 50 years working part time until July 2024.
He was handy at repairing everything including, home remodeling and cars where he and his son and grandson had a special bond with NASCAR, Formula 1, drag racing and car shows. The family shared many memories together with camping, Jersey shore, family dinners and vacation trips. Ron was an avid golfer.
In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived by his son, Ronald J. and his wife Nancy Reichwein and daughter, Tammy A. and her husband Rodney Venkler, 3 grandchildren; Matthew Reichwein, Ryan Venkler and Rachel Nieves and 5 great grandchildren; Meredith, Margaret Rose, Roman, Hunter and Ryder.
A Memorial Service will be Monday September 30, 2024 at 10am in Auman's Inc Funeral Home, 390 W Neversink Rd, Reading. A memorial gathering will be Monday 9:30-10am in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at American Heart Assoc.,-Lehigh Valley, 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109 in his memory. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.aumansinc.com for the Reichwein family.
