Former Staff Member Edgar Reichert Passes Away

We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Edgar Reichert passed away Jan. 18 at Grady Memorial Hospital here in Delaware. He was 89.

Edgar worked in the OWU Building and Grounds Department for many years, serving as the lead maintenance technician until his retirement.

According to his family, “When he wasn’t working, he spent his free time restoring classic tractors. Edgar also loved to travel. He especially enjoyed camping, traveling as far as Alaska in an RV.”

Calling hours will be held Jan. 24 and services Jan. 25 at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Drive, Delaware.

Here is a link to Edgar’s obituary. Our sincere condolences to all of his many family members and friends.

–The Office of Human Resources