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.
Rick was a very kind and caring man;anytime his family needed him he was always there. We always enjoyed seeing and talking to him. We will miss his quiet generous spirit.