D. Robert “Bob” Reeder, Jr., 70, of Lewistown, passed away at 9:05 p.m. on Sunday January 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born June 28, 1949, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late D. Robert Reeder, Sr. and Betty (Rheam) Reeder.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Brenda (Dickson) Reeder, whom he married on September 20, 1969.Also surviving: Children, D. Robert Reeder III, and wife Tara, of Lewistown and Beth Ann White and husband William, of McVeytown, Grandchildren, Emma and Mason White, and Margo and Bo Reeder, a brother Michael E. Reeder, Sr. and wife Patricia, and a nephew, Michael E. Reeder, Jr.
Bob graduated from Lewistown-Granville High School, Class of 1967, and Williamsport Area Community College receiving a degree in Heavy Equipment in 1969.After graduation, he owned and operated Reeder’s Servicecenter for many years.
He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Church in Lewistown, The Masonic Lodge, and was a dedicated volunteer for Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America; In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, tying flies and spending time with his family and friends.
A memorial service in loving memory of Bob will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday January 11, 2020 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main Street, Lewistown, with Rev. Jerri Carlin to officiate. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory are respectfully encouraged to: Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America (Memo: 7 Mtns Alumni Assoc.), 9 Taylor Drive Reedsville PA 17084.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.barrfh.com