Robert P. Rheel, Sr., 91

Robert P. Rheel, Sr., 91, of Pottstown, husband of the late Ruth Ann (Ross) Rheel, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Pottstown Hospital.

Born in Conemaugh, PA, he was the son of the late Lloyd W. and Anna (Pekara) Rheel.

Bob served in the US Navy and earned his Master’s Degree from West Chester University. He taught in the Pottsgrove School District from 1961-1989. Bob was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Pottstown. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Surviving is his son Robert Peter Rheel, Jr.; daughter Tracie Rheel; brother John Rheel; and sisters Claudette Botteicher, Patricia Kohler, Carol Rheel, Diane Spengler, and Evelyn Kassander.

Along with his wife and parents, Bob was predeceased by his brother Raymond Rheel and sisters Gloria Saitta and Dorothy Smith.

Funeral services will be held Friday August 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Burial will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464.

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Two of the best teachers I ever had attending Pottsgrove HS graduating in 1966. God Bless the both of them.

~ John
8/10/2024 10:45:19 AM

I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I did not know him well, but I feel that I got to know both he and Tracie fairly well through our Zoom meetings during the pandemic. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. Robin

~ Robin Gruber
8/8/2024 10:47:23 AM

Peter (Pizza!) and Tracie. I am very sorry for your loss. Your dad was my INdustrial Ars teacher at Pottsgrove Middle School. I loved him. We would totally crack each other up. I remember him trying to teach me how to rotate a pencil while I was drafting. That did not go well, but we still laughed about it. Your dad was a real sweetheart. I hope you are both hanging in there. I know how hard this time is.


Sincerely,

Jill Seiscio Macauley

~ Jill (Seiscio) Macauley
8/2/2024 1:23:51 PM

Peter and Tracie we are sorry for your loss we will miss going to the Friday night football games with him and all the good times we had with your family.

~ Howard and Susan Reigner
8/1/2024 8:23:19 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this time of sadness. May you cherish the memories that you have made through the years.

~ Scot & Lisa Ross Dalton, PA
7/30/2024 7:16:01 PM

Uncle Bob always cracked me up with his subtle sense of humor. ?? His knowledge, love of sports, creativity and green thumb are his signature traits. He will be missed. God bless you all. May the warm memories bring peace to your hearts. He never forgot to send me lovely Christmas cards. ??

~ Shannon
7/30/2024 8:23:30 AM

Peter and Tracie
I am sorry for you loss of your Father.
I know what a great man he was and a loving Father..
May you find peace in knowing he is with your Mother and they are joined again.
May God Bless you both and give you peace.

~ Laura Major Allentown, Pa
7/29/2024 11:27:00 AM

Tracie and Peter, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. It was a pleasure working with him and your family as a parent and colleague.

~ Pat Allegrucci
7/28/2024 9:22:40 PM

I taught with Bob for 10 years and we rode together to West Chester for classes.

~ Harry Carson Pueblo West, Co
7/28/2024 8:27:53 PM

Our sympathies in Bobs death. What a great man! He was our teacher and family friend. David, Brian and Neil Schafer

~ The Schafer family Westminster, MD
7/28/2024 8:01:20 PM

So sorry for your loss whitey was a good friend. We grew up together.graduated together.

~ Charles miller Johnstown, Pa
7/28/2024 6:25:02 PM

Tracie and Peter, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. It was a pleasure working with him and your family as a parent and colleague.

~ Pat Allegrucci
7/28/2024 4:29:40 PM

My condolences for your loss. I will always have found memories of your father. I didn’t have a lot growing up and I remember Mr. Rheel taking Peter and me for pizza and a movie. It was always a highlight for me.

~ Dean Reigner Middletown, Pa
7/28/2024 7:28:55 AM