Richard R. Riegner, 73, of Stowe, husband of Sharon L. (Nagel) Riegner, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7 at Phoenixville Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Rodney and Martha (Kline) Riegner.

Richard was a member of Union Lodge No. 479 F&AM in Birdsboro where he was 32nd degree. He was also a member of the Rajah Shriners in Reading, the Pottstown Elks, and St. Gabriel’s Lodge. Richard worked for DANA Corp. for many years as a machine operator, retiring in 2007. Prior to that, he worked as a welder and sheet metal mechanic.

Surviving with his wife of 39 years is his brother Jeffrey Riegner, husband of Jennifer, of DE; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be Friday, Dec. 11, 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown with burial to follow in ST. Michaels Cemetery, Birdsboro. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00AM till 10:45AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886.