Richard G. Shuker

Richard G Shuker passed away December 24, 2022, at Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown at the age of 93.  Born in Spring Township December 10, 1929, he was the son of the late John J & Bertha (Matz) Shuker.  He was the loving husband of the late Geraldine S (Suits) Shuker with whom he shared 65 years of marriage living in Shillington for many years before moving to East Earl, PA.  He was a US Navy Veteran trained as an electrician’s mate at Great Lakes, IL and served six years in the Navy Reserves.

He started his construction career with his father and later worked for E. A. Reider, Inc. of Wyomissing for over 55 years which he loved. He was a lifetime member of local Carpenters Union #492.  In his younger years he loved being on his boat fishing, crabbing, and enjoying the Chesapeake Bay area.  He loved to drive and explore.  You could find him traveling from Lancaster County to the Conowingo Dam to look for eagles or just enjoying the countryside. He was the proud owner of a 1930 Model A Ford.

He had three children Richard Shuker, Jr, husband of Linda, the late Mark Shuker, and daughter Barbara wife of John Pergine and three grandchildren Michael, Gregory, and Corey Shuker.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, December 30, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, following by a brief service at 12:00 noon at Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home, 21 Chestnut Street, Mohnton, followed by the interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 390 W Neversink Road, Reading.

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