Terry W. Reichel, age 82 of Massillon , passed away Friday, February 3, 2017.
He was born in Massillon on June 12, 1934,  the son of the late Herman J. and Grace (Horst) Reichel.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a  member of Faith Lutheran Church.
Terry retired from the City of Massillon where he served as a firefighter and EMT.
He is survived by his daughter, Debra J. Stamper of Columbus; brother, Richard Reichel of Florida; sister, Elizabeth Paflas of Minerva; grandchildren, Matthew (Erin) Stamper, Daniel Stamper and Jeremy Violette, Brandon Welk, Brian Welk, Brianna Welk and Emily Moegling; and great-granddaughter, Sidney Stamper.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Reichel who died in 1999; son, Todd Reichel; and daughter, Terri Welk.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1 P.M. along with a Last Alarm Service at Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel, 639 First St. N.E., Massillon with Pastor Emily Seitz officiating.
Visitation will be held  from 11 A. M. to 1 P.M. at the funeral prior to the service.
Burial to follow the service at  Brookfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 107 - 6th St. S.W., Massillon or Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Northern Ohio Chapter, 5700 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio  44131.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com
Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory  330-833-3248