Jack Harrison Gechter, 92, passed away Friday March 5, 2021 in Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy M. (Frantz) Gechter on September 13, 2009. Jack was born in Reading on April 19, 1928 a son of the late Edwin H. and Ethel M. (Manning) Gechter.
He was a Navy Veteran and a self made man who achieved great success in life. Jack was a co-owner of Fabrication Specialists, a steel fabrication shop. He was an avid hunter up until his passing and enjoyed the outdoors and being with nature. Jack was an active member of Exeter Township Lions Club where he served as past president and regional chair. He is survived by his daughter Joan and her husband Mehmet Eliyesil, twin grandsons; Nick and Tim and several nephews and nieces. Jack was predeceased by his son, Jimmy Gechter in 1962 and his sisters; Nellie Bilski, Mary Wentzel and Doris Jablonski.
A visitation will be held Saturday March 13. 2021 from 10-11am in Auman's Inc Funeral Home, 390 W Neversink Rd., Reiffton. Burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. As per Jack's wishes, there are no services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508. www.aumansinc.com
