Robert Hunter Reeser died June 9, 2014 and this can well define the term “Death of a Salesman”. Throughout his years of many adventures and even more tales, Bob lived his life to the fullest. He wore many hats – player, soldier, coach, bartender, reporter, and gambler, but sales was his true love even into his 90s. Bob was known and loved by so many and he will be missed but his end came as no tragedy as everyone who knew him recognized the zeal he had for life. Those old enough may remember Bob’s regular column in the Birdsboro Dispatch called “Ears Hears” – a weekly summary of happenings in the borough.
Born March 25, 1921, for many years “Ears” was the most common name for Bob and the reason was evident. Bobworked at Birdsboro Steel until entering the military in 1942. After an interesting military career including actionthat earned him the Bronze Star, he returned home and worked in various sales positions as well as bartending.Bob then spent 45 years doing promotional sales with Strayer-Beitzel and Geiger Bros.
Besides his family, Bob had two big loves in life. These were big bands and the Phillies. For many years he followed and listened to most of the great big bands andenthusiastically collected their records. His passion for the Phillies started in 1928 when he attended his first Phillies game at age 7. His devotion to his music and sports did not wane as he grew older as he got to see his team as often as he could and followed them religiously on radio and TV and rarely missed Lawrence Welk reruns on Saturday nights.
One highlight of Bob’s career came late in life. His military experiences earned him the French Legion of Honor which was awarded him at the French Embassy in Washington and made Bob a true Chevalier, an honor he wore comfortably for the rest of his life. Those who knew him also recognize that this simply added to his wealth of tales that he so willingly shared at every opportunity.
He was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Birdsboro; later St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
The son of John Hunter Reeser and Minnie (Griffin) Reeserof Birdsboro, Bob is survived by his wife Sara (Sally)Moore who shared his life for 63 years. The two spent the last few years living with their daughter, Kathy May, wife of Dr. Bruce May in their Exeter home. The Reeser’s other daughter, Becky is married to Jim Terry and they reside in the Atlanta area. A son, Stephen Wilson, lives in Birdsboro.Bob is also survived by grandchildren Shawn Auman, SaraBeth & Meg Terry, Stevie Wilson and Selena Wilson. Great-grand-children are Hunter Auman, Jaymes Blank and Robby and Hailey Peters. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Glenn A. Reeser.
Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00AM on Saturday with a service at 11:00 at the Lutz Funeral Home in Reading. Interment is private. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to VETERANS MAKING A DIFFERENCE 2412 Spring Street, West Lawn PA 19609
Born March 25, 1921, for many years “Ears” was the most common name for Bob and the reason was evident. Bobworked at Birdsboro Steel until entering the military in 1942. After an interesting military career including actionthat earned him the Bronze Star, he returned home and worked in various sales positions as well as bartending.Bob then spent 45 years doing promotional sales with Strayer-Beitzel and Geiger Bros.
Besides his family, Bob had two big loves in life. These were big bands and the Phillies. For many years he followed and listened to most of the great big bands andenthusiastically collected their records. His passion for the Phillies started in 1928 when he attended his first Phillies game at age 7. His devotion to his music and sports did not wane as he grew older as he got to see his team as often as he could and followed them religiously on radio and TV and rarely missed Lawrence Welk reruns on Saturday nights.
One highlight of Bob’s career came late in life. His military experiences earned him the French Legion of Honor which was awarded him at the French Embassy in Washington and made Bob a true Chevalier, an honor he wore comfortably for the rest of his life. Those who knew him also recognize that this simply added to his wealth of tales that he so willingly shared at every opportunity.
He was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Birdsboro; later St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
The son of John Hunter Reeser and Minnie (Griffin) Reeserof Birdsboro, Bob is survived by his wife Sara (Sally)Moore who shared his life for 63 years. The two spent the last few years living with their daughter, Kathy May, wife of Dr. Bruce May in their Exeter home. The Reeser’s other daughter, Becky is married to Jim Terry and they reside in the Atlanta area. A son, Stephen Wilson, lives in Birdsboro.Bob is also survived by grandchildren Shawn Auman, SaraBeth & Meg Terry, Stevie Wilson and Selena Wilson. Great-grand-children are Hunter Auman, Jaymes Blank and Robby and Hailey Peters. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Glenn A. Reeser.
Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00AM on Saturday with a service at 11:00 at the Lutz Funeral Home in Reading. Interment is private. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to VETERANS MAKING A DIFFERENCE 2412 Spring Street, West Lawn PA 19609
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