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Obituary for Emory L. Gress

Emory L.  Gress
Emory L. Gress, 87, of Reinholds, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Ephrata Manor.

He was born in W. Cocalico Township to the late Earl F. and Elsie C. (Lied) Gress and was the husband of Patricia F. (Wenrich) Gress, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.

He was a member of Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reinholds Fire Co., and a lifetime member of Reinholds VFW. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

Emory was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War.

Emory worked as a deliveryman for Cloister Dairies prior to retiring from his job as a shipping clerk for Kalas.

In addition to his wife, Emory is survived by 2 sons, Kory L. Gress of Reinholds, and Kyle L. Gress, husband of Kimberly of Exton; 5 grandchildren, Madison, Josiah, Mariah, Alex, and Max; 2 great-grandchildren, Oliver and Anna; a brother, Edgar L. Gress, husband of Beatrice of Reinholds; and a sister, Edith L. Gress of Newmanstown.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kirk L. Gress.

A viewing will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017, from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church, 275 Swamp Church Road, Reinholds. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 am, with Pastor Bonnie Oplinger officiating. Interment will take place in the Swamp Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Emory's memory may be made to Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 275 Swamp Church Road, Reinholds, PA, 17569 or American Cancer Society-Lanc. Co. Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17603.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

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