Frederick J. Reichelderfer

Frederick J. Reichelderfer, age 89, of Cridersville, died 3:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2013, at Cridersville Health Care Center. He was born September 19, 1924 to Fred and Dora Hanley Reichelderfer, both parents preceded him in death. On January 19, 1946 he married Betty J. Burden, who preceded him in death, September 10, 2011.
Fred was a retired maintenance supervisor at Standard Oil and B.P. Refinery. He served on the Cridersville Board of Public Affairs, and was a member of the Cridersville Historical Society. He was an active member of Cridersville United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school, and serving as a Lay speaker and part of the administrative counsel. Fred also belonged to the Wapakoneta Senior Citizens, and The Elks Lodge, Lima. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He is survived by son David F. (June) Reichelderfer, Cridersville; daughter Cathy A. (David) Fritz, Painted Post, NY; 4 grandchildren Holly (Mike) Palao, North Reading, MA, Julie (David) Sabbagh, Lynnfield, MA, Margie (Steve) Humes, of Waynesfield, Jeffery (Melonie) Reichelderfer, of Cridersville; 8 great grandchildren Nolan and Caid Palao, Max and Lucy Sabbagh, Evan and Quinn Humes, Rylan and Noah Reichelderfer. He was preceded in death by a grandson Benjamin Fritz.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. DAV memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services will begin 10:30 a.m., Saturday December 28, at the funeral home. Rev. Rick Adams will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery with Military Rites by V.F.W. Post 8445.
Memorial contributions may be given to Cridersville United Methodist Church.