Douglas L. Dreher, 59, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on October 24th at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, on June 24, 1963, he was a son of Judith N. (Kapschock) and the late Joseph Edward Dreher, Sr.
He attended Blue Mountain High School.
Doug was raised in the Lutheran faith.
He worked as a forklift driver at Draka Cable for 31 years.
In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching Nascar.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph E. Jr. and his maternal grandmother, Beatrice Kapschock.
Doug is survived by three sisters, Sandi L. Dreher, companion of Randy Azbell, of Pottsville; Jodi A. DeLeon , wife of Alvin , of Pottsville; Sherri L. Rosado, wife of Pedro, of Schuylkill Haven;
two brothers, Louis J. Dreher, of Pottsville; David W. Dreher, Sr., companion of Bonnie Roshannon, of Minersville; nieces: Candice Sisko, of CO; Alyssa DeLeon, of Pottsville; nephews: David Dreher, Jr., companion of Rebecca, of Pottsville; Cameron Williams, of NY; Chey Jones, husband of Emily, of NJ; Aaron DeLeon, of Pottsville; and Nathan Dreher, of Minersville.
A memorial service will be held on Friday evening at 6:30p.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville with Pastor Chris Rothharpt officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until time of service.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc. Pottsville is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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