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 Richard J. Row, 77, of Lancaster, passed away, Thursday, December
23, 2010 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born
in Pennbrook, Pa., he was the son of the late Clair and Freda (Kise)
Row. Richard was the husband of Kathryn (Reardon) (Resh) Row with
whom he celebrated 6 years of marriage this past Nov 18th.
Richard was married to Nancy Shaeffer for 49 years before her
passing in 2003.
Richard retired from Allstate Insurance Co. as a Property Claims
Manager after 31 years. He proudly served his country in the
United States Army during the Korean Conflict as an automotive
supervisor, rank of Corporal. He attended Lititz Church of the
Brethren and Our Savior Lutheran Church while wintering in Mesa,
Arizona. Richard enjoyed wood working and provided wooden toys to
several local hospitals children's units every Christmas for many
years. His handywork can also be seen in the many objects he made
for UZRC where they were cottage residents. He also enjoyed
ballroom dancing, and playing volleyball in the Senior Olympics
and Huntsman's Senior Games in Utah. Richard had a great sense of
humor and kept everyone laughing with his jokes.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Kathryn are 2 children, Susan
Keyes wife of Warren of Houston, Tx., and Richard J. Row Jr.
husband of Alma of Hanover. 3 step children; Harry "Rick" Resh
husband of Judy of Manheim, Susan Marie Bingeman wife of Michael
of Lititz, and Linda Ann Raines of Lancaster. A twin brother,
James C. Row husband of Carol of Lititz. And 13 grandchildren also
survive.
He was preceded in death by brother, Bob Row, and a sister, Judy
Cassatt.
A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held Saturday, January 8,
2011 at 1 p.m. at Lititz Church of the Brethren 300 West Orange
St. Lititz PA 17543 at 1 p.m. Interment will be private and at the
convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions can be made to United Zion Retirement Community
"Caring Fund" 722 Furnace Hills Pike Lititz, Pa 17543. To send an
online condolence or for more information please visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home &
Crematory 717-560-5100 |
