The Life of Christopher R. Pagenhardt
Christopher R. Pagenhardt, 34, of Schuylkill Haven, died suddenly Monday, June 10, 2019, Born in Allentown, he was a son of Raymond E. Pagenhardt, Schuylkill Haven, and Donna L. (Shurgalla) Conway, Macungie. Christopher was a member of Glory to Glory Church, Kutztown. He was a graduate of Fleetwood High School, Class of 2002, and a graduate of Reading Area Community College, with an Associates Degree in Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine.
Christopher was employed over ten years as a paver with Saul Paving, Kutztown. Chris was also employed by Kutztown Area Transport Service, Kutztown, and Life Star Ambulance, stationed in the Philadelphia region.
Christopher was a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter for Lyons Fire Company, Lyon Station and Topton Fire Company, Topton. Chris loved the outdoors and enjoyed kayaking, fishing, hiking, and camping. He also was an avid reader, loved history, science, and the many simple pleasures in life - a beautiful sunset on the ocean, and the grandeur of the dawn of a new day.
Christopher is survived by his companion, Jessica Miller, Topton, and his children, Christopher R. Pagenhardt, Jr.; Hannah E. Pagenhardt; and Grace A. Pagenhardt; his parents, Raymond E. Pagenhart, companion of Patricia Myro, Schuylkill Haven and Donna L. (Shurgalla), Conway, companion of Anthony Wanamaker, Macungie. Other survivors include a brother, Matthew R. Pagenhardt, companion of Alaina Fernbach, Pottsville. There are nephews: Matthew R. Pagenhardt, Jr., Kerry M. Pagenhardt, and Kaleb P. A. Pagenhardt. Christopher was predeceased by a sister, Jessica E. Pagenhardt, on March 6, 2002.
A funeral service to celebrate Chrstopher's life will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes, 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with Reverend Saul Hicks, officiating. Relatives and friends may call Monday, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, 2010 W. Chew Street, Allentown.
The family requests contributions be made in Christopher's memory to Christopher R. Pagenhardt Memorial Fund, c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530.
Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.
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2005.06.14
Selfless
Chris, Pagenhardt, Peghouse, big daddy PEG, notorious P. E. G. I'll never forget all the times we had together. The night I was crushed by some stupid boy and you refused to let me out of your sight. I slept on your floor at your mom's and watched Boondock Saints for the first time, and you were right, it was hard to be sad afterwards. Or the time I had to get my things from a not so stable ex and, once again, you refused to let me go alone. Good thing bc the ex ended up pulling out a gun and in a flash, without hesitation, you got in between (and suddenly I feared for that guy's life, you threw him nearly out the window). The phone calls to come help watch baby Hannah so you can paint, the late nights at 11 east main, and countless nights we hardly remember. More recently, our late night video chats and plans to hang out. I'm going to miss you good buddy.
2019.06.15
Lynette (Momma)
I worked many a shift with you!! Some not as memorable as others . Yes you were always the kindhearted one wanting to always help others , but never worrying about yourself!! May you be at peace and are joined again with your sister whom you talked about how much you missed her.!! Let the Peace ☮️ and Joy reign in your eternal lives..! Love, Hugs and Prayers❤️
2019.06.17
Brothers
Chris was one of the best friends a person could ask for, he was an amazing soul. When I moved to Fleetwood Chris was in my Health class, I didnt know anyone really and he talked to me and we quickly became best friends. Through our teenage years we were pretty much inseparable. He introduced me to many other friends and we became a group we liked to call the "franchise" We played music together, partied together, went kayaking, lived and loved life together! As we grew older we had kids, went separate ways but I would always and forever consider him one of my very best friends, that never changed. I know this may not be a single memory but there are too many amazing memories that without Christopher Robert Pagenhardt I would have never experienced. I Love you Chris, the world lost such an amazing human being. I will miss you, but also cherish our memories forever.