Obituaries
J. Richard Shaub, 84
January 19, 1936 - December 14, 2020
J. Richard Shaub, 84 of Lititz, passed away at Lancashire Hall on Monday, December 14, 2020. Dick was born and raised in Manheim to the late Frank P. and Irene Frey Shaub.
He graduated from Manheim Central High School and became part owner of Lancaster County Upholstery and then Lancaster Interiors. Later in life he was employed by Manheim Auto Auction. Dick was still upholstering furniture for clients out of his garage this past summer.
Dick was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manheim, and often attended a second Sunday morning service with Robin and Holly at Neffsville Mennonite Church. He loved to drive and visit local family and friends, accumulating 25,000 miles per year on his car.
Dick is survived by his son Robin Shaub, husband of Holly (Nolt) and his daughter Dawn, wife of Jere Long, both of Lancaster; five grandchildren: Brittany, wife of Shane Eisenberger, Kierstin Long and Hector DeJesus, Erika, wife of Steven Arena, Michael Shaub and Anna Sule, and Joshua Shaub and Mekenzie Lodahl; four great-grandchildren; and his brothers Donald Shaub, husband of Pat, and Frank Shaub, husband of Nancy. Dick was preceded in death by his sister Joyce, wife of David Derstler.
Private interment will take place in Manheim Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution to Zion Lutheran Church, 2 Hazel Street, Manheim, PA 17545.
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December 21, 2020
To the Richard Shaub Family: Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. I always enjoyed visits and serving Dick over the years. He was a very kind and generous person. Please accept my warmest condolences. Terry McGuigan, Fulton Bank Retired.
December 20, 2020
To the family, I meant Richard at the auction years ago, such a nice man. Richard even upholstered a rocking chair for me, still in my living room. I lost touch shame on me. A transport company texted me today asking if I remembered him, of course I did Richard visited us Transporters every week faithfully. Please except my condolences. Tonya at nvtrucking
December 18, 2020
Richard had done upholstery work for me for many years. The quality of his work was top notch and I always found him to be friendly and outgoing. I’m sure he will be missed by many.
Gerry Gwinn