Richard D. Texter

Remembering Richard Texter... Richard D. Texter, 69, of 641 Mohns Hill Road, Sinking Spring, Berks County, died Tuesday evening in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, where he was a patient since February 3rd. Born in Vinemont, Berks County, he was a son of the late Harvey K. and Julia (Milander) Texter, and was the husband of Joan C. (Zimmerman) Texter for 49 years on January 17th. He was a member of Wyomissing United Church of Christ, Gouglersville, Berks County. A 1951 Graduate of Wilson High School, he was an Army corporal during the Korean War, having served in Germany. Retiring in 1994, he was employed for 35 years by Carpenter Technology, Reading. Texter was a member of West Reading Lodge #62 Free Accepted Masons, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Consistory - Valley of Reading, Reinholds VFW, Gouglersville Fire Company and the PA Trappers Association. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Daniel M. Texter, Sinking Spring; 4 daughters, Ann E. (Texter), married to Edward J. Skiba, and Kimberly A. (Texter), married to Chip Whitekettle, both of Leesport; Christine L. (Texter), married to Danny L. Kindt, Robesonia; and Jamie L. (Texter), married to Jay M. Fisher, Fleetwood; and 2 grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Jean E. (Texter), married to Richard S. Bair, Reinholds; and Elsie A. (Texter), married to Donald L. Enck, Valparaiso, Indiana. Viewing Services... Richard's viewing will be held on Friday, February 15, 2002, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM from our parlors. The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2002, at 1:00 PM at our facility with his pastors, The Reverend Elmer B. Reinhold, Jr. and The Reverend Rebecca E. Brenner, officiating with interment following in Swamp Cemetery, Reinholds, PA. The family requests that flowers not be sent. Please remember Richard with contributions to the Memorial Fund of Wyomissing United Church of Christ, 2 Vermont Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608.