Richard R. Eckert

Mr. Richard R. Eckert, age 88, of 214 Cold Run Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Reading Hospital & Medical Center in Reading, Pa.

Richard was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church of New Ringgold, Pa..

He belonged to the Little Schuylkill Lions Club, and New Ringgold Fire Company.

Richard was a self employeed Dairy Farmer, and drove School Bus for Tamaqua Area School District.

Born in New Ringgold, (Hecla), he was the son of the late Norman Eckert and Martha (Grube) Eckert.

He is also survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Margaret (Kemner) Eckert;

Two Daughters,
Mrs. Carol A. (Eckert) Schneider wife of Harry of Reading, Pa.
Mrs. Marilyn L. (Eckert) Fregiato wife of Sam of Bridgeport, Ohio

Two Sons,
Dr. Robert R. Eckert and his wife Nancy of Mohnton, Pa.
Mr. John D. Eckertand his wife Kim of Auburn, Pa.

One Sister,
Miss Helen Eckert of New Ringgold, Pa.

Eight grandchildren
Five great-grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Rte. #309, Village of Snyders New Ringgold, Pa..

Calling our Monday November 17, 2008 from 9:30 A.M.to time of services.

Funeral services from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M., Monday November 17, 2008, Rev. Jennifer Oaks officiating.

Graveside service will be private.

Memorials to a charity of ones choice.

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