Mr. Richard Wayne Abrecht, Sr., age 79, of Emmitsburg and formerly of Woodsboro, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born July 3, 1937 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Margaret Crutchley Abrecht. He was the husband of Penelope J. Clem Abrecht who died in 2004.
Mr. Abrecht served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed in asphalt paving with various companies. He was a fan of the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles and enjoyed horseracing at Charles Town, WV.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara J. Crummitt and Angie M. Page and husband Adam, all of Hagerstown, Amy K. Weddle and husband Todd of Thurmont; 2 sons, Richard W. Abrecht, Jr. and wife Sherry of Emmitsburg and Michael E. Abrecht and wife Mary of Woodsboro; 25 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother, Marion Abrecht of Frederick. He was predeceased by daughter, Deborah Abrecht-Bowers; son, Patrick E. Abrecht; granddaughter, Cassie Weddle; and 3 brothers, Franklin R., Walter R. Jr. and Francis Abrecht.
The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 404 S. Main St., Woodsboro, from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 17.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the funeral home, with Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, pastor of Keysville Lutheran Church, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from July 14 to July 15, 2016
Mr. Abrecht served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed in asphalt paving with various companies. He was a fan of the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles and enjoyed horseracing at Charles Town, WV.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara J. Crummitt and Angie M. Page and husband Adam, all of Hagerstown, Amy K. Weddle and husband Todd of Thurmont; 2 sons, Richard W. Abrecht, Jr. and wife Sherry of Emmitsburg and Michael E. Abrecht and wife Mary of Woodsboro; 25 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother, Marion Abrecht of Frederick. He was predeceased by daughter, Deborah Abrecht-Bowers; son, Patrick E. Abrecht; granddaughter, Cassie Weddle; and 3 brothers, Franklin R., Walter R. Jr. and Francis Abrecht.
The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 404 S. Main St., Woodsboro, from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 17.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the funeral home, with Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, pastor of Keysville Lutheran Church, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from July 14 to July 15, 2016
Mr. Richard Wayne Abrecht, Sr., age 79, of Emmitsburg and formerly of Woodsboro, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born July 3, 1937 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Margaret Crutchley Abrecht. He was the husband of Penelope J. Clem Abrecht who died in 2004.
Mr. Abrecht served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed in asphalt paving with various companies. He was a fan of the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles and enjoyed horseracing at Charles Town, WV.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara J. Crummitt and Angie M. Page and husband Adam, all of Hagerstown, Amy K. Weddle and husband Todd of Thurmont; 2 sons, Richard W. Abrecht, Jr. and wife Sherry of Emmitsburg and Michael E. Abrecht and wife Mary of Woodsboro; 25 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother, Marion Abrecht of Frederick. He was predeceased by daughter, Deborah Abrecht-Bowers; son, Patrick E. Abrecht; granddaughter, Cassie Weddle; and 3 brothers, Franklin R., Walter R. Jr. and Francis Abrecht.
The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 404 S. Main St., Woodsboro, from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 17.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the funeral home, with Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, pastor of Keysville Lutheran Church, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from July 14 to July 15, 2016
Mr. Abrecht served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed in asphalt paving with various companies. He was a fan of the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles and enjoyed horseracing at Charles Town, WV.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara J. Crummitt and Angie M. Page and husband Adam, all of Hagerstown, Amy K. Weddle and husband Todd of Thurmont; 2 sons, Richard W. Abrecht, Jr. and wife Sherry of Emmitsburg and Michael E. Abrecht and wife Mary of Woodsboro; 25 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother, Marion Abrecht of Frederick. He was predeceased by daughter, Deborah Abrecht-Bowers; son, Patrick E. Abrecht; granddaughter, Cassie Weddle; and 3 brothers, Franklin R., Walter R. Jr. and Francis Abrecht.
The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 404 S. Main St., Woodsboro, from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 17.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the funeral home, with Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, pastor of Keysville Lutheran Church, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from July 14 to July 15, 2016
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