Obituaries
R. Eugene Degenhardt, 83
October 31, 2018
R. Eugene Degenhardt, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
He was the husband of Sonya Eisel Degenhardt, son of the late Raymond E. and Elizabeth A. Davis Degenhardt.
He was a Professor Emeritus of Stevens Technical College, were he taught for 25 years. Prior to this, he worked at Armstrong World Industries.
Gene was a machinist and a blacksmith. He enjoyed hunting and beekeeping. He was, as family states “a jack of all trades.” There was nothing he could not fix or make. Above all, he was a great husband, father and pappy.
He was a US Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Deborah Buhay, Kathy Graybill, Sonya Degenhardt Polin, Helen Brubaker, and Rebecca Bisbing; his 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; his brother David Degenhardt and sister, Frances Achatz. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce L. Dean, and brother, Raymond E. Jr.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Gene’s memory to the Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology, 750 E King St., Lancaster, PA 17602.
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Condolences to the Family
February 06, 2023
This man taught me things that took 20 years to set in. Once I understood the depths of it all, my life changed forever.
September 14, 2020
Sorry for the loss of Gene and also Sonya. I knew them fairly well from St. Mary’s Church.
Ann Humer (Conroy)
November 05, 2018
My condolances to the family. Uncle Eugene as I remember calling him, will be missed.
November 04, 2018
Dear Sonya,we were saddened to hear of Gene’s passing away on Wed. We send our prayers to you and your family. May your family and your memories sustain you as you grieve your loss of husband and father. Sincerely, Fran and Charlie
November 04, 2018
Had the honor of having this great man as a teacher at Steven’s (class of 1994). The heavens have gained a great man with tremendous knowledge and a big heart. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed by many.
November 04, 2018
My sincere condolences and prayers to Sonya and family. May Allah God continue to bless you all and give you comfort.
