Reichel Obituaries Reichel, Anna D. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, August 15, 1998 Anna D. Reichel, 81, of Breinigsville, died Friday, Aug. 14, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Floyd G. Reichel Sr. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Schneider's Mill, Allentown, for 45 years until retiring in 1972. Born in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Minnie (Albert) Davis. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Floyd Jr. of Breinigsville and Lewis and Ralph, both at home; daughters, Anna Mae, wife of Albert Leibenguth of Allentown, and Helen, wife of Hubert Brown of North Newton, Kansas; brothers, Frederick, David and Richard all of Allentown, and Joseph of Atlantic City, N.J.; sisters, Helen Nuben and Marion Transue, both of Allentown, and Julia Kinsey in Connecticut, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown; continued services at 11 a.m. in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Contributions: To the church. Reichel, Ralph J. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: B7 Date: Thursday, 3 January 2008 Ralph J. Reichel, 51, of Allentown, died Dec. 30, 2007, at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Lancaster and raised in Breinigsville, he was a son of the late Floyd G. and Anna (Davis ) Reichel. Ralph served in the Army. He enjoyed Harleys and playing on the computer. Survivors: Colleen Klaum, his live-in companion; sisters, Anna Mae Leibenguth, Helen Brown; brothers, Floyd Jr., Lewis; nieces, nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Please call from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday. Reichel, Floyd G. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: B12 Date: Wednesday, May 4, 1983 Floyd G. Reichel Sr., 79, of Breinigsville R2, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Anna (Davis) Reichel. He was a machine operator for Airco, Inc.., Bethlehem for 28 years before retiring in 1970. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Louis and Alice (Bogert) Reichel. He was a member of St. George's Orthodox Church, Allentown. Surviving with his widow are three sons, Floyd G. Jr., of Breinigsville R2, Lewis M. of Alburtis R2 and Ralph J. at home; two daughters, Anna Mae, wife of Albert Leibenguth of Allentown, and Helen A. wife of Hubert Brown of Englewood, Calif.; a sister Catherine, wife of Franklin Persing of Macungie; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, with continued services at 2 p.m. in the church. Calling hours will be noon Thursday until services. Reichel, Alice Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, August 8, 1969 Mrs. Alice (Bogert) Reichel widow of Lewis Reichel, died Wednesday in Gardina, Calif. She was 83. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Alfina (Roth) Bogert of Allentown. She was a resident of 15320 South Vaness Ave., Gardina, Calif., the past 25 years. Surviving area son Floyd of Breinigsville; a daughter, Catherine, wife of Lee Persing of Gardena, Calif.; a brother Edwin; five grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Zimmerman Funeral Home, 1124 Walnut St., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Reichel, Lewis Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, November 15, 1956 Lewis Reichel, 80, a former resident of Allentown, died Monday at the home of a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Persing, Gardenia, Calif., with whom he resided. Before moving to California from Allentown 10 years ago he employed by Hielman Boiler Works, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice (Bogert) Reichel, Gardenia; two daughters, Catherine, wife of Lee Persing, and Lillian, wife of Charles Wieand, Allentown; a son Floyd Reichel, Breinigsville R1; five grandchildren; a brother and three sisters. Funeral Arrangements will be completed by the Derr Funeral Home. Date: Saturday, November 17, 1956 Services for Louis Reichel, 80, former Allentown resident who died Monday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Persing, Gardenia, Calif., will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Derr Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown. Surviving with his daughter are his wife, Mrs. Alice (Bogert) Reichel; a daughter Lillian, wife of Charles Wieand, Emmaus; a son, Floyd, Breinigsville R1; a brother Edward, and two sisters, Mrs Hilda Butz and Mrs Laura Bechtel, both of Allentown. A daughter Mrs. Evelyn Whitehead preceded him in death. Reichel, Lewis M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: A16 Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009 Lewis M. Reichel, 63, of Allentown passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 in the hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Janet E. (Snyder) Reichel. They celebrated their 40th weddding anniversary in May. Born in Allentown he was a son of the late Floyd G. Sr. and Anna (Davis) Reichel. He was a battery filler in the S-1 building at East Penn Manufacturing and prior was a laborer for the former Caloric Corporation. He was a Army veteran of the Vietnam War and belonged to Howard L. Peter American Legion Post 576, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Eileen D. wife of Eric J. Rape of Whitehall; Sharon D. wife of Richard H. Kichline of Coplay; brother, Floyd G. Jr., of Breinigsville; sisters Anna Mae wife of Albert Leibenguth of Allentown; Helen wife of Rev. Hubert Brown of Newton, Kans.; six grandchildren, Erik, Jessica, Morgan, Laureen, Erica, and Nicole. A brother Ralph, predeceased him. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com Services: 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, Memorial Services in Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland Street, Allentown. Call 10-11 a.m. Contributions: In lieu of flower contributions to American Heart Association or National Heart and Lung Association c/o the funeral home 18102 Butz, Earl M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: B18 Date: Wednesday, August 12, 1987 Earl M. Butz, 88, formerly of 38 S. 17th St., Allentown, died Monday in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. He was the husband of Edna (Troutman) Butz. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in June. Butz was a concrete finisher for various area companies for many years before retiring in 1969. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Solomon Sr. and Hilda Butz. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Allentown, where he served on the board of directors. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Surviving with his widow are a son, Dr. Robert E. of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Theodore and Solomon Jr., both of Allentown; a sister, Mrs Mary Heffley of Oley, Berks County; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be a 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Donald N. Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut St., Allentown. A calling period will begin at 11 a.m. Butz, Solomon T. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: B08 Date: Tuesday, October 10, 1995 Solomon T. Butz, 85, of 1337 Allen St., Allentown, died Monday in Lehigh Manor, Lower Macungie Township. He was the husband of Lillian C. (Graver) Butz. They were married 60 years last month. He was a machine operator for Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for more than 27 years until retiring in 1975. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Solomon and Hilda (Reichel) Butz. Survivors: Wife; sons, Dale S. of Allentown and Larry I. of Macungie; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Highland memorial Park, Allentown. No calling hours. Arrangements, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Butz, Theodore R. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: B05 Date: Monday, September 17, 1990 Theodore R. Butz, 86, of 1827 Walnut St., Allentown, formerly of 101 N. 2nd St., Allentown, died Saturday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. He was employed in the revenue department for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg for 18 years before retiring in 1956. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Solomon Sr. and Hilda (Reichel) Butz. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Brother, Solomon Jr, of Allentown, and a sister, Mary Heffley of Oley, Berks County. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday. Persing, Catherine I. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: B06 Date: Sunday, August 29, 1993 Catherine I. Persing, 86, of 1228 S. Halstead St., Allentown, formerly of Macungie, died Saturday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Franklin L. Persing. She was a sewing machine operator at the KWB Manufacturing Co., Orange County, Calif., for many years before retiring. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Alice (Bogert) Reichel. Survivors: Friends, Clifford Jr. and Wendi Kuhns, with whom she resided. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Kulik-Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Persing, Franklin L. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Page: B33 Date: Saturday, May 9, 1992 Franklin L. Persing, 84, of 1497 Walnut Lane, Macungie, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Catherine I. (Reichel) Persing. He was a machinist for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for many years. Born in Sunbury, Northumberland County, he was a son of the late William and Susan (Raker) Persing. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: Wife; sister, Sarah, wife of Robert Christman of Allentown, and brothers, Harry S. and Joseph, both of Allentown, Charles of Harrisburg, and John of Trevorton, Northumberland County. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Kulik-Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. REICHEL MAIN PAGE