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- Richard E. Buch, 72, of Akron, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
He was born in Ephrata to the late Roy H. and Viola M. (Esbenshade) Buch and was the husband of Kathryn "Kathy" E. (Martin) Buch with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage on September 10th.
Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and mentor. He was a pastor of Metzler Mennonite Church for 46 years, during which time he also worked for the family business, Roy H. Buch, Inc. and for Paul B.'s. After retirement he worked for Brickerville Electric and the Friendship Community. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading scripture and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He also enjoyed working with his hands and spending time at his cabin. He always had a great sense of humor.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by four children, Jeff, husband of Jenette Buch, Jonathan, husband of Kendra Buch, Tim, husband of Jen Buch, and Kris Buch; three grandchildren, Tisha, Lauren and Jordan; a sister, Janet, wife of Dave Good of OH and a brother, Roy E., husband of Marlene Buch of Ephrata.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 W. Metzler Road, Ephrata, 17522. An additional viewing will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 9 to 10 AM, at the church, followed by funeral services at 10:00 AM with Pastor Nevin Horning officiating. Interment will take place in the Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard's memory may be made to Metzler Mennonite Church or Global Disciples, 315 West James Street, #202, Lancaster, PA, 17603.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
(LNP 10/3/2018)
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1946 - 2018 (72 years)
