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William "Howard" Richenberg

By T.J. Woodward
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William "Howard" Richenberg died peacefully on Tuesday, May 19th at the age of 74 in his home in Lexington, NC.  He was born to the late William and Wilma Richenberg, September 10, 1940 in Albion, NY.  Howard graduated from Holley High School. He joined the US Army in 1962 and served through 1965. Howard married Sally Marks in 1973 and lived in Bergen & LeRoy for many years before relocating to Lexington, NC.  He enjoyed his days as a farmer and retired after many years working as a diesel mechanic.  Howard loved spending time working on tractors and automobiles.

Howard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sally of Lexington, NC, daughter, Caren Hollady (Drew), one grandson,William Hollady of Thomasville, NC and sister, Elizabeth Wilcox of Caledonia.  Howard was preceded in death by his brothers, Herbert and Harlan of Lexington, NC and sisters, Patricia Dodson of Clarendon and Caroline Mon of Texas.
 
Burial will take place on Friday, June 19th at 1:00 pm at the North Byron Cemetery. The family will visit with friends at the Brockport Exempts Club at 248 West Avenue Brockport, NY from 4-7pm on Friday, June 19th.  For more information please call Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 585-343-8260

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