Obituaries
Jeanne D. Kachel, 84
August 04, 2020
After a very brief illness of aggressive leukemia, Jeanne Delores Kachel, nee Spangler, joined her father, Arthur H. and mother, Margie L. Butzer in her eternal home, heaven on Tuesday, August 4th surrounded by so many of her family members. She was the beloved wife of Richard with whom she shared almost 66 years of marriage.
Jeanne began working at the D & E Telephone Company before her graduation from Ephrata High School. She retired after a total of 29 years after taking time off to have and raise her children.
Jeanne loved music and was often singing along with music in the home as well as singing duets and in the church choir. She, along with her husband, was active in Grace Fellowship Church, Ephrata, of which she was a charter member, teaching and working with the children. In her later years, she brought these services to Calvary Baptist Church in Lancaster.
She held CEF Good News Clubs in the home and helped with Release Time for Reamstown Elementary. She was faithful in visiting the sick and shut in of friends and relatives, as well as volunteering with many different organizations. She and her husband often traveled throughout the US and abroad with friends and family, many times enjoying their love of golf and lighthouses. She loved the beauty of God’s creation, especially the full moon. Her easily recognizable and contagious laughter, as well as her spirit of fun, made her a special part of any
event.
She will be greatly missed by her three children, Denise Zabala (Jaime) of Lancaster, Carey Kachel of New Cumberland, PA and Pamela Soufiane of Bowie, MD, along with her nieces and nephews, her nine grandchildren, Amy, Bryan, Ashley, Elliott, Melissa, Kaitlin, Travis, Brittany, Sarah, and eight great grandchildren.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her brother David Spangler, and her two sisters, Josephine Foreman and Betty McCarty.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15th at Calvary Baptist Church 530 Milton Rd. Lancaster, PA 17602. There will be a greeting time with the family from 10-11am with the service following immediately.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Jeanne’s memory to Calvary Baptist Church Missions, 530 Milton Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602 or to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
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Condolences to the Family
August 29, 2020
I remember all the great times I spent at the Kachel home. The Beacon’s activities and the cool water on the bike trips. Thanks to our Saviour we will all meet again.
Scott Petticoffer
August 14, 2020
I was blessed to know Jeanne. Praying for your family.
Cindy Burkholder
August 12, 2020
We never know the influence we have on others, but we must always be ready to show the love of Jesus to those we encounter. Mrs. Kachel lived this in such a way that you couldn’t escape the constant reminder of what loving Jesus meant. From the moment I met Mrs. Kachel over 40 years ago, I was in the presence of a person whose love was real and strong and obvious. Now that she is home with the One she loved so deeply, her testimony of living what is of faith lives on and will continue to challenge me to keep close to the Savior until he calls me home. Thank you, Lord, for the moments I was able to spend with Mrs. Kachel; my life is richer because of her love for you. To the Kachel family, be assured of my prayers for you during these days of remembrance.
William Slonaker
August 12, 2020
I have many good memories of Jeanne from my growing up years at Grace Fellowship. I remember serving with her in the nursery when I was a teenager. She and Dick were always so supportive of church ministries and the youth in particular. She had an easy smile and was a wonderful encourager. May God comfort Dick and the family with the confidence they will be reunited. She’s just gone ahead.
Ellen Livingood
August 11, 2020
What a precious woman of God She was. I look forward to fellowshipping with her and rejoicing with her in heaven. I know she received the greeting, from her precious Lord Jesus, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
I know you will miss her and I pray that our God of all comfort will comfort you.
Susan Taylor
August 11, 2020
A very fine Lady. She was most pleasant person. We enjoyed her friendship. She has received her final reward.
Fred & Katie Hershey
August 10, 2020
Dear Dick, Denise and family,
We were so sorry to read that Jeanne had passed. We have so many fond memories from the GFC years. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
Deb and Steve Hagey
August 10, 2020
I was so sorry to see in the newspaper that Jeanne passed away. She was a good friend when we were in high school. She was a sweet, kind person and we had a lot of fun in our younger days. My sympathy to the whole family. Dick I know how it feels to lose the love of your life but God be with you all.
Joannie Kachel
August 08, 2020
Uncle Dick and family ‘
sending hugs and prayers at this time of sadness
till we see her again in Heaven
Love,
‘Brian and Audrey
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- Saturday, August 15, 2020
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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- 530 Milton Rd.
- Lancaster, PA
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