Frank J. Reich

Frank J. Reich, 83, of 1021 Percy Lane, Lebanon died Tuesday March 24, 2015 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. Spatz Reich who died in 2012. Born in Steelton on February 1, 1932, he was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Tezak Reich. He was an industrial arts teacher in the Lebanon School District for over 30 years. Frank was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of Korea, a 1950 graduate of Steelton High School and a 1956 graduate of Penn State University where he played football for the Nittany Lions. He was named co-captain in 1955 and played in the East-West Shrine game in 1956. He was one of the last players at Penn State to play 60 minutes in a game, playing both Center and Linebacker as well as every Special Team. Frank was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles after his senior season but opted to start his family and teaching/coaching career instead. He went on to become Head Football Coach at Lebanon High School and later coached at Lebanon Valley College as an assistant coach. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Annville and enjoyed fishing, gardening, birds, road trips, long walks, building things, and playing cards with his friends. Surviving are his children: a daughter Cynthia A. wife of Craig E. Harbold of Ephrata, two sons Frank M. husband of Linda Reich of San Diego, CA, Joseph J. husband of Deirdre Reich of Monroe, N.C., eight grandchildren, Zach, Alicia, Lia, Aviry, Hannah, Shane, Colleen, and Lindsey, a brother Donald husband of Constance Reich of Cape May, NJ and Myrtle Beach, S.C., three sisters Mary wife of Joseph Smith of Highspire, Barbara wife of Fred Schaffer of Mechanicsburg, and Joan wife of James Ferguson of Whisett, N. C., and a sister-in-law Viola wife of deceased brother Henry Reich. Frank was also preceded in death by his biological father, Frank Semanovich. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 125 S. Spruce Street, Annville. Interment will be at the convenience of the family with Military Honors in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday evening from 6-9 PM at the Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, 618 E. Main Street, Annville. In in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042 in his memory. PDF Printable Version

Frank J. Reich

March 24, 2015 - March 24, 2015