George H. Oxenreider, 83, of Muhlenberg Twp., died Monday, March 5, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Gloria E. (Spirat) Ketner Oxenreider. They were married on September 4, 2004 and celebrated seven years of marriage. George was predeceased by his first wife: Ruth M. (Zerbe) Oxenreider, died August 1, 2002.

Born in North Heidelberg Twp., he was the son of the late George C. and Katie M. (Holzman) Oxenreider. George was a self-employed dairy farmer on the family farm until retiring in 1989. He then worked for North Heidelberg Township for twelve years until 2001. He was a member of Christ Little Tulpehocken Church, Jefferson Twp. George was also a member of Mt. Pleasant Fire Company and Pioneer Fire Company, Robesonia.

Surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter: Barbara A. (Oxenreider), wife of John E. Rittle, North Heidelberg Twp.; three step-sons: Scott W. Ketner, and his wife Sandra, Lancaster; Eric L. Ketner, and his wife Nancy, Tilden Twp.; and Forrest A. Ketner, and his wife Audrey, Herndon, Northumberland Co.; and one step-daughter: Crystal G. (Ketner), wife of Nathan Snell, Lancaster. There are eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. George was predeceased by two brothers: Arthur H. and Ellwood H. Oxenreider; one sister: Catherine H. (Oxenreider) Care; and two half-sisters: Verna (Oxenreider) Fishburn and Irene (Oxenreider) Hainley.

Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 am from Christ Little Tulpehocken Church, 40 Church Road, Bernville, PA 19506. Burial will be in Christ Little Tulpehocken Cemetery. A viewing will be held in the church Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday 10:00 to 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christ Little Tulpehocken Church Memorial Fund at the above address or Compassionate Care Hospice, 1513 Cedar Cliff Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.