Charles Richard Pechin

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Warren C. and Catherine Miller Pechin.  He was first employed at Schick of Lancaster, then at Cardinal Cotton of Coatesville and at Pepperidge Farm of Downingtown.  Upon retirement, he drove the Amish.

He served honorably in the US Army and was a member of the V.F.W. of Coatesville.

He is survived by his daughters: Patricia Ann Levengood, wife of David, of Pottstown, Victoria Lynn Raysor, wife of David, of Coatesville, Pamela Jean Irwin, wife of Thomas, of Pequea and Donna Marie Smith, wife of Gilbert, of Lancaster; the mother of his children, Lena Ann Hershey; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren; his stepchildren, Sandra Touchton, wife of Robert, of Oxford, Angelia "Polly" Johnson, wife of Tim, of Myrtle Beach, Donna Brubaker of Texas and Belinda Stoltzfus of Pequea; and his siblings, Warren C. Pechin Sr. of Coatesville and Mary MacAleese of Atglen.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 1 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg followed by interment in the Fairview Cemetery of Coatesville.  Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 9 until 11 AM.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com