The Life of JOHN R IBACH

John R. Ibach, 59, of Millmont, passed away October 11, 2019, in the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Marybeth (Texter) Ibach. They shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Bruce E. and Marie J. (Milia) Ibach. John was a pharmacist for 30 years, last working at Birdsboro Pharmacy. He was a 1978 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He enjoyed woodworking, art history and art collecting. An avid Phillies fan, his grandsons brought him great joy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Marissa G., wife of Seth Brautigam, Hamburg; his grandsons, Luke and Levi; two brothers and one sister. He is also survived by Marybeth’s family: sister, Kathleen, wife of David Kline, Sinking Spring; brothers, David, husband of Jean Texter, Lancaster, Mark, husband of Linda Texter, Sinking Spring; his sister-in-law, Patricia Texter, Sinking Spring; and many nieces, nephews; and his beloved cat, Hunter. Friends may call on Friday, November 1, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 1 East Lancaster Ave., Shillington. Committal service on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Resurrection at Gethsemane Cemetery, 3139 Kutztown Rd., Laureldale. Pastor Harold Easter will officiate. Entombment in Bornemann Mausoleum at Gethsemane Cemetery.