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Peter J. Marcher, Jr., 92

Peter J. Marcher Jr., 92, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the Willow Valley Retirement Community. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN., he was the son of the late Peter Sr. and Vincencia  Marcher. Peter was the husband of Marie Marcher with whom he would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this month.

Peter proudly served his country in WWII in the United States Army. He was the Head Brew Master at the National Brewing Company. He enjoyed farming, gardening  and playing cards.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Marie, are 3 children; Peter J. Marcher III husband of Susan of Timonium, MD., Carol A. Lagna wife of Michael of Parkton, MD., and Marilyn M. Conn wife of Stephen of Houston, TX, and 9 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Oswald G. Marcher.

Funeral Services will be private and at a later time.  Donations in his name may be made to: Willow Valley Fellowship Fund, Willow Valley North, 600 Willow Valley Square,  Attn: June Draude, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

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Bob and I are so sorry to hear of Mr. Marcher’s passing.  We bought Federal Hill Farm from him in 1987 and he was so kind and helpful to us.  The move from suburbia to a farm was huge and he was a godsend to us.  I remember one day he came over to dig up some raspberry plants and he absolutely insisted that we plant some, too.  We weren’t very appreciative at the time but twice a year we get a wonderful harvest.  I saw Mr. Marcher at Willow Valley a year or two ago and we had a nice chat about the farm.  Please feel free to stop and visit your old home whenever you like!!!  We’d love to see you.

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