Robert W. Reichart

Robert W. Reichart, our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, 83, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025 at his home.

Born on Saturday, June 20, 1942 in Hanover, he was the son of the late William W. and Dorothy O. (Reaver) Reichart. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Vonnie J. (Woodward) Reichart, who died in 2020; and a sister, Jane Poole.

A 1960 graduate of Eichelberger High School, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from Shippensburg University in 1964 and later received a Master’s Equivalency degree from Bowling Green State University. Robert taught at Susquehannock High School from 1964 to 1976 before becoming a partner with his father at Reichart Well Drilling until his retirement in 2008. Robert was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, the Pennsylvania Ground Water Association, where he served as President from 1994-1996 and as Executive Director from 2010-2019, and the National Ground Water Association, serving as its President in 2000. He took great pleasure in hunting, and enjoyed watching sports, traveling (especially to Germany to drink a good beer!), challenging his forever curious mind, cooking, going to the casino and completing puzzles. His greatest pride and joy was his family and he loved spending time with them.

Survivors include his four children, Colleen Miller and her husband, Randy, of Hanover, Wendy Rawls and her husband, Scott, of Greensboro, NC, Todd Reichart and his wife, Hope, and William Reichart, II and his wife, Abby, all of Hanover; nine grandchildren, Jordan Miller and his wife, Marianne, William Reichart, III and his wife, Stephanie, Clay Reichart and his wife, Kyra, Garrett Reichart and his fiancée, Kira Carlisle, Ella Rawls, and Grant, Aaden, Kennedy and Welles Reichart; three great-grandchildren, Harper Miller, Chase Miller & Brooks Reichart; two sisters, Betty Chronister and Peg Jamison and her husband, Don; a brother-in-law, William Woodward and his wife, Sue; a sister-in-law, Sandy Coble; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Ground Water Association Scholarship Fund by contacting PGWA at 814-553-3883 or at pgwadirector@gmail.com