Richard L. Hauer

Richard L. Hauer of Lebanon went to be with the Lord peacefully on September 14, 2016, at his home with his wife by his side. Dick, as he was known to family and friends, was born February 24, 1940 to Ruth C. (Lengle) Hauer of Annville and the late Milford H. Hauer. He retired from Meridian Bank, formerly Peoples National Bank after 38 years of service. Several customers still remember Dick giving them their first loan. After retiring from the bank, Dick worked at Bernheisel Race Components where he enjoyed being involved in his life-long passion of racing. Dick was involved with racing as a driver, car owner and fan his entire life. Starting at the young age of 17 he purchased his first car, racing at Silver Springs Speedway. Driving from 1958 - 1966 Dick frequented several area tracks including Silver Springs, Fredericksburg and Grandview Speedways. In 1967, Dick stepped down from driving and became a car owner with his brother Bob behind the wheel. The pair primarily raced at the Reading Fairgrounds where Dick was the recipient of numerous RSCA awards, including Mechanic of the Year and Owner of the Year. Never far from his passion for racing Dick and his wife, Virginia, promoted motocross at Sleepy Hollow MX Park in Fredericksburg from 1981 - 1990. In 1990s, Dick again became a car owner of the #9 driven by nephew Jim Hauer at Penn National and Big Diamond Speedways. Although no longer an owner, retirement allowed Dick and his wife, Virginia, an opportunity to travel to many tracks along the east coast. The most recent highlight of his racing career was in 2015 when Dick and Bob were inducted into the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society. Dick was a member of the First Evangelical Congregational Church of Lebanon for over 50 years. He was active on many committees and enjoyed singing as part of the church choir. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 56 years, Virginia A. (Toner); daughter, Sherri L. Meily and husband Earnest; two grandchildren, Rebecca A. Lupfer and husband Michael, Adam E. Meily and wife Melissa; five great-grandchildren, Alexis, Hannah, Taylor, Addison and Mason; a brother Robert D.; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7 pm at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown, on Thursday, September 22, 2016, with visitation beginning at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Quentin Road Center, 1503 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 or First Evangelical Congregational Church of Lebanon 607 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA 17042. www.kreamerlumfh.com

Richard L. Hauer

February 24, 1940 - September 14, 2016