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D. Robert ‘Bob’ Reeder Jr.

D. Robert “Bob” Reeder Jr., 70, of Lewistown, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born June 28, 1949, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late D. Robert Reeder Sr. and Betty (Rheam) Reeder.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Dickson) Reeder, whom he married Sept. 20, 1969. Also surviving are: children, D. Robert Reeder III and wife, Tara, of Lewistown and Beth Ann White and husband, William, of McVeytown; grandchildren, Emma and Mason White, and Margo and Bo Reeder; a brother Michael E. Reeder Sr. and wife, Patricia; and a nephew, Michael E. Reeder Jr.

Bob graduated from Lewistown-Granville High School, Class of 1967, and Williamsport Area Community College receiving a degree in heavy equipment in 1969. After graduation, he owned and operated Reeder’s Servicecenter for many years.

He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewistown, the Masonic Lodge and was a dedicated volunteer for Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, tying flies and spending time with his family and friends.

A memorial service in loving memory of Bob will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, with Rev. Jerri Carlin to officiate. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. at the church until time of service.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory are respectfully encouraged to: Juniata Valley Council,Boy Scouts of America (Memo: 7 Mtns Alumni Assoc.), 9 Taylor Drive Reedsville, PA 17084.

Arrangements are under the care of The Barr Funeral Home Inc. and Creamatory, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.barrfh.com.