Marvin D. Reichert, 88, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, January 21, at his residence with family by his side.
Marvin was born in Auburn, on December 16, 1931, a son of the late Ida (Reichert) and George Reichert, Sr.
He was the husband of Elaine May (Fritz) Reichert. They were married on June 19, 1954.
Marvin was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Summer Hill Auburn.
He would spend time with his grandchildren and great granddaughter, attending many different functions whether it was babysitting when they were little or attending school functions, going to softball games and family events.
He also enjoyed going to car races to watch his nephews race and help repair the cars. Marvin also loved hunting and fishing with his nephews.
He was employed as a Mill Operator at Reneer Films, in Auburn, and also worked for Zulick Shoe Factory.
After his retirement Marvin enjoyed doing landscaping for a local business & friends.
He was a member of the Auburn Game & Fish, Landingville Fire Company and a hunting Club in Clinton County.
In addition to his wife Elaine, of 65 years, Marvin is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Marshall. Marvin is also survived by granddaughters Tiffany Marshall and Cigi Blankenhorn, his great granddaughter Paige Blankenhorn, two brothers, Franklin & Vincent Reichert, nieces, nephews & cousins.
He was predeceased by sisters Helen Fatkin, Georgine Palerino and his brother George Reichert, Jr.
Services are private. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to be serving Marvin’s family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Auburn Game & Fish, PO Box 72, Auburn, PA 17922 or St. Paul’s UCC, 1235 Summer Hill Road, Auburn, PA 17922.
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