Richard A. Kahle

Richard A. Kahle, 85, of Brookville died Monday morning, December 19, 2022 at McKinley Health Center following a period of declining health.

Born in Sigel on June 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Floyd and Mary Snyder Kahle.

He was a graduate of Sigel High School and proudly and honorably served his country in the US Army.

On May 30, 1986 at Emerickville Methodist Church he married the former Violet Plyler. She survives.

He was employed for over 33 years as an express driver for National Fuel.

His memberships included the Brookville Eagles and Firemens Club.

He enjoyed playing horseshoes and wood working.

Those surviving in addition to his wife, Violet, are his sons, Kevin (Roxanne) Kahle, Brian (Marla) Troutman, John and Dave Troutman; his daughters, Patricia (Joe) Pethel and Jerrie (Bert) Todd; his sisters, Marilyn Shannon, Phyllis (Dick) Shaffer and Joyce Caltagarone; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Kahle; his brother, Ronald Kahle; his sisters, Audrey Daughtery and Elaine Gilhousen; and a grandson.

Furlong Funeral Home, 50 Broad St., Summerville, Pa. was entrusted with the final arrangements for Mr. Kahle.

His family will schedule a “Celebration of Life” at a date to be announced.

Memorial donation maybe made in his memory to an animal shelter of one’s choice.

Friends and family may leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlonfuneralhome.com.

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