Pickel,Robert R.
Robert R. Pickel, 85, of Wernersville, passed away at 11:25 PM, Saturday, June 19th, 2010,while in the company of family members in his residence.
Robert was born in Reading on February 2, 1925, the son of the late Howard F. and Mary E. (Gring) Pickel.
He was the husband of Ruth A. (Soder) Pickel.
He was employed as a expediter at Dana Corporation ,Reading ,for 31 years. He retired in 1986.
He served in the U.S. Navy Seebees in WW II.
He was Past Commander of VFW Haag Post # 378 and he was a lifetime member of the Ivy Leaf Association.
Robert is survived by
a son,Gary E. husband of Janice Pickel of Sinking Spring.
He is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Services from the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N. 11th St., Reading, at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 24th.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Thursday 9:00-10:00 AM.
Interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Home Care Hospice, 2615 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, Pa. , 19606.
Please sign online register at www.sandersfuneral.com.
He was a wonderful Brother-In-Law and he will be missed.
We were so sorry to hear, our hearts and prayers are with both of you and your family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care
We were sorry for your loss
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you in my thoughts an prayers during your grieving time. Much love from Pua , Geovanni, an Tatyanna, also Mom an Dad Cavan
pop pop you will be missed, but you will be in our hearts. We love you very much pop pop. You all are in our thoughts and prayers from over here.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family today. May God and the angels wrap their loving arms around each and everyone of you. Sending Love to your homes from ours today and always.
It is so hard to lose a loved one even if its expected.
Our thoughts are with you all. We could be there with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Ruth and Gary. Sorry for your loss. Johnny
Words don’t come easy at a time like this, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nothing ever prepares us for the loss of someone special, but knowing others feel your loss, can give comfort. We care and love you guys.
Larry and Kathy
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Robert was a wonderful man. He and Ruth raised a wonderful son. Wish we could be there with you at this time. Please give our condolences to the whole family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Time is a healer but those wonderful memories of times past will sustain you. God is holding you in the palm of His hand ! God Bless you today and all days. Peace and love,Jane&Chuck
I will miss you so much Pop Pop!! I have so many great memories that I will cherish forever. I will never forget waiting my turn to get in the chair with you to get the “claw”. Or hearing you say “it’s all over” after we opened our Christmas presents. Or smelling the sauce you cooked at Christmas time!!”Heathcliff” was always one of mine and Bobby’s favorite. Dad,Mom,Bobby and Nana…I will keep you in my prayers and remember all the great times we shared with PopPop. I love you all. Stay strong and take care of each other. xoxoxoxoxoxox
dean nana ,gary and janice & family we are all saddended to hear of pop pop passing may god reach out his loving arms and welcoming such a fine man one who always put his family first. god bless you nana and keep you and your family safe you will always be in our prayers jean and george
Dear Gary, Janice and Family,
I’m so very sorry to hear about ‘Popops’ passing and feel very privileged to have met him in person. I know that you hold some very special and loving memories of times shared together. May these sustain you, now and always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace and love,
Julie
Dear Gary and Janice,
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time of great loss. Although we are far apart in miles, we are always close in heart. Popop will be missed. Thinking of you all.
Love,
Jean & Chico
Dear Gary & Janice,
Sending you my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Grandma Lena
I am sorry to hear of Uncle Bob’s passing. I’ll always remember my visit to Reading and hearing Uncle Bob saying “Oh, God Ruuuth”. You are all in my thought and prayers here in California.
Love,
Debbie & Family
Aunt Ruth, Gary and family,
I was sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Bob. I have fond memories of my visits to Reading. Memories of Uncle Bob saying, “Let’s go to the Pagoda”, taking us to see the Hell Drivers at the fair and visits to the Post have never left me nor will he. My deepest sympathy for your loss as you are all in my thoughts.
Love, Joey