Paul R. Reiche

Paul R. Reiche, 74, of East Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 20, 2023. He was the loving husband of Amanda (Stryker) Reiche. Born December 4, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Charles F. and Josephine (Reilly) Reiche, he was a resident of Monroe County since 1985, having lived prior to that in Hopatcong, New Jersey. A graduate of LeTourneau University, he was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American Welding Society, and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen-Pocono Chapter. Paul worked as a welding inspector at Fruehauf Railcar; he was a senior engineer for the head offices of Renault of North America, Fiat USA and Volkswagen USA. He was a technical writer for Renault Motors and helped to Americanize the LeCar. He consulted for Chrysler Motors as an inspector, investigator and court representative. He worked for 35 years as a craftsman, woodworker and furniture builder in his own business, Northern Crafts. In retirement, he operated Monroe Trading Partners as a senior analyst in association with HGSI. Most of all, Paul’s life was centered around family and friends, his Cub Cadet Tractors, gardening, Scouting and travel. In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by Rebecca Nocera (Dave) and grandsons Noah, Emerson and Caleb; Charles Reiche (Katie) and grandsons Karl and Martin; Timothy Reiche (Erin) and grandson Owen, and his Ramsey the cat. A memorial service will be held Friday September 15, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Pocono Evangelical Free Church, 486 North Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (road sign says Railroad Drive). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wesleyan Church Food Bank, 915 N 5th Street, Stroudsburg PA 18360 or to Pocono Evangelical Church Building Fund, 486 North Road, Stroudsburg PA 18360.