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David R. Rhody Jr.^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• David R. Rhody Jr. was born on 26 January 1960, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of David R. Rhody Sr. and Rose Marie Ruch.³
• David R. Rhody Jr. died on 16 June 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, at age 40.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  David R. Rhody Jr.
  David R. Rhody Jr., 40, of 2097 Weybridge Drive, Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Muir, died Friday at his home.
  Born in Pottsville, Jan. 26, 1960, he was a son of David Sr. and Rose Ruch Rhody, Muir. He was a 1977 graduate of Williams Valley High School, Tower City.
  He enlisted in the Navy in 1977 and served as an aviation ordinanceman on aircraft carriers.
  He took time off from the Navy after his first tour of duty before enlisting and becoming a machinist mate, where he served on two carriers and a destroyer tender. He served as a recruiter in the Naval Recruit District, Harrisburg. His last tour was as security on little Creek Naval Amphibious Basei Va., during which he was put in charge of the Game War-, den position for the Little Creek Base and Camp Pendleton, Calif. He retired from the Navy in 1997.
  He was most recently employed as a corporal with the Department of Defense Police in the Security Directorate Mid-Atlantic Region.
  He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin, Muir Fire Company, and was a board member of the National Resource Center, Virginia Beach, Va.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Lisa Garber, formerly of Williamstown; two daughters, Alicia Marie and Julia Ann Rhody, both at home; a brother, Steve, Williamstown; a sister, Jeanie Fessler, Pine Grove; maternal grandmother, Beatrice Ruch, Orwin; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City. The Rev. Edward Gobrecht will officiate. Interment with military honors will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 20 Jun 2000, Tue, Page 2.²
  
• He was buried on 22 June 2000, at Saint Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, VA.^2,3

• Father*: David R. Rhody Sr.³ b. 8 Feb 1941, d. 4 May 2023
• Mother*: Rose Marie Ruch³ b. 23 Feb 1941, d. 27 Sep 2026

David R. Rhody Sr.¹

• Last Edited: 1 Oct 2026

• David R. Rhody Sr. was born on 8 February 1941, Joliett, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Rose Marie Ruch circa 1960.^1,3
• David R. Rhody Sr. died on 4 May 2023, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  David R. "Sam" Rhody
  February 8, 1941 ~ May 4, 2023 (age 82)
  David R. "Sam" Rhody, Sr., 82, of Tower City, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
  Born in Joliett, February 8, 1941, a son of the late Henry and Delilah Bendigo Rhody. Sam was a 1959 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
  He was retired from Bethlehem Steel, Steelton.
  Sam was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin, the Orwin Gun Club, and the Orwin and Muir Fire Companies.
  He was an avid dart and trap shooter, belonging to different leagues throughout his life. He will be remembered as a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. Above all, Sam's family was the center of his world.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, David Jr., 2000, and Stephen, 2016; two brothers, Gene and Harold Rhody.
  Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Rose Ruch Rhody; a daughter, Jeannie Fessler and her husband Ed, Pine Grove; a brother, Ralph Rhody, Joliett; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home with Rev. Maureen Duffy-Guy officiating. Viewings will be held Monday evening from 6-8 PM and Tuesday from 10-11 AM. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.
  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Peter's UCC, 427 Dietrich Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
  The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve the Rhody family. To send condolences to the family, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.²
  
• He was buried at St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,4

Rose Marie Ruch^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Oct 2026

• Rose Marie Ruch was born on 23 February 1941, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married David R. Rhody Sr. circa 1960.^1,2
• Rose Marie Ruch died on 27 September 2026, at age 85.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Rose M. Rhody
  February 23, 1941 ~ September 27, 2026 (age 85)
  Rose Marie (Ruch) Rhody, 85, of Tower City passed away suddenly Sunday, September 27, 2026.
  Born on February 23, 1941 in Orwin, a daughter of the late Lester and Beatrice Bettinger Ruch. Rose was a 1959 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
  Rose dedicated several years of her career working at the Schuylkill County Courthouse for the District Attorney's Office. She was also an active member of the St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin.
  What Rose really loved most in life was spending time with family and friends. She had a wonderful appreciation for her life and cherished every moment and memory along the way. Rose will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love for those around her.
  Rose was not only preceded in death her parents, but by her beloved husband David R. "Sam" Rhody whom she shared 63 loving years with; her two sons, David Rhody Jr., and Stephen Rhody; and a brother Lester Ruch.
  She is survived by her daughter Jeannie Fessler and her husband Edward, Pine Grove; sisters, Jeanne (Ruch) Rodichok, Gratz, and Kathy (Ruch)Holley and her husband Robert of Seltzer; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and very dear friends.
  She lived a full and meaningful life led by faith, and she will be greatly missed by anyone that had the privilege of knowing her.
  A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest privately in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.
  In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980, in her memory.
  The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. is honored to serve Rose's family. To send condolences please visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.²
  
• She was buried at St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3

Cletes M. Galer¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Relationship: 3rd great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Cletes M. Galer was born on 9 December 1929, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Harold John Galer and Sallie Marsena Lenker.¹
• Cletes M. Galer married Robert E. Hoy, son of Edgar Lee Hoy and Martha Irene Dockey.¹
• Cletes M. Galer died on 26 November 2016, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 86.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Cletes M. Hoy, age 86, of 800 Fairlane Drive passed away on Monday, November 28th, 2016 at her residence.
  She was born in Millersburg the daughter of the late Harold and Sally Lenker Galer. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church in Millersburg, WOTM Chapter #1083 and supported the DAV.
  She was the widow of Robert E. Hoy and also preceded in death by a brother Harold Galer, Jr.
  Surviving are her son Rick Hoy of Millersburg; three sisters Donna Nelson and Linda Forney both of Millersburg, Cheryl Buffington of Dover, PA; her granddaughter Marissa Boyer of Millersburg; her great grandchildren Audrena and Brayden Boyer.
  The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 am on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at the Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg. Services will begin at 11 am. Burial at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville at the convenience of the family.
  Donations can be made to DAV 3725 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076. To sign the guest book go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.²
  
• She was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.²

• Father*: Harold John Galer¹ b. 20 Oct 1906, d. 14 Dec 1989
• Mother*: Sallie Marsena Lenker¹ b. 29 Jan 1909, d. 13 Oct 1993

Robert E. Hoy^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Relationship: 4th great-grandnephew of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert E. Hoy was born on 16 September 1928.³
• He was the son of Edgar Lee Hoy and Martha Irene Dockey.³
• Robert E. Hoy married Cletes M. Galer, daughter of Harold John Galer and Sallie Marsena Lenker.¹
• Robert E. Hoy died on 9 September 2003, at age 74.³
• He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.³

• Father*: Edgar Lee Hoy³
• Mother*: Martha Irene Dockey³ b. 3 Mar 1910, d. Feb 1998

Adam L. Paul¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

George W. Nelson¹

• Last Edited: 3 Jul 2025

• Relationship: 2nd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George W. Nelson was the son of William J. Nelson and Maggie N. Bowman.²
• George W. Nelson married Jennie Cordelia Walborn.²

• Father*: William J. Nelson²
• Mother*: Maggie N. Bowman² b. 5 May 1870, d. 22 Jan 1933

Jennie Cordelia Walborn¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jennie Cordelia Walborn married George W. Nelson, son of William J. Nelson and Maggie N. Bowman.¹