Carl W. Richie, 86, of Shoemakersville, passed away at Reading Hospital on Thursday, February 4, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Born January 23, 1935 in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Elwood and Martha Richie. Carl had been a resident at Maidencreek Place since October and the family would like to thank the entire staff at Maidencreek Place for the wonderful care provided during a very difficult time. Carl is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sonja Richie and his three sons, Bill (Karen) of Mechanicsburg, PA; Bob (Wanda) of Landisville, PA; and Frank (Dee) of Dumfries, VA. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Brad Richie, Christopher Greenawalt, Amanda Miller, and Bryan Richie; and great- grandchildren, Lily, Becky, Carter, Charlotte, and Cameron. Carl grew up in Sunnyside, just outside of Shamokin, and spent a vast amount of his time playing baseball and football, in numerous summer baseball leagues as well as for Shamokin High School, where he graduated in 1952. He then attended Bloomsburg State Teachers College and earned his BS in math education. He spent 37 years teaching high school mathematics, all but two of those years at Muhlenberg High School. In addition to his teaching duties, Carl also coached football and baseball for the Muhlenberg Mules. As was customary for his generation, Carl was involved in numerous community organizations. He was a former member of the Shoemakersville Jaycees, a former member of Shoemakersville Borough Council, he served as the Mayor of Shoemakersville from 1982 - 1994, and he served as a Webelos Leader for Cub Scout Pack 133. He also volunteered many years as the head coach for the Shoemakersville Little League baseball team, he was head coach for the Hamburg Hawks Midget Football team, he served as assistant junior high wrestling coach at Hamburg, and he was a long time Berks County baseball umpire, umpiring in hundreds of games over his long career as an umpire. In his spare time, Carl was an avid hunter and fisherman. Nothing was more enjoyable than the time he spent at the cottage on the lake in Ontario, Canada. After retiring, Sonja and Carl spent many summer months relaxing and fishing at the cottage. Most important to Carl, though, was his family. He was so incredibly proud of his three boys and loved the grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. He enjoyed hearing stories and spending time with them all. Services for Carl will be private and a family celebration will take place at a later time. Memorial contributions in Carl's name can be made to Zion's Church, 770 Zion's Church Road, Hamburg, PA 19526.