John Drescher

John M. Drescher, 85, of Quakertown, died Thurs., July 10 in his home. He was the loving husband of Betty (Keener) Drescher for the past 62 years. John was a well-known author, teacher, and pastor in the Mennonite community, authoring 37 books, serving as pastor in a number of Mennonite churches, as an editor of a church magazine, and as a counselor at Quakertown Christian School. He was a member of Finland Mennonite Church, Pennsburg. Surviving with his wife are his children Ron, wife Inez of Monterey, TN; Sandy Drescher-Lehman, husband John of Green Lane; Rose Longacre, husband Rich of Quakertown; Joe , wife Janice of Middletown NC; David, wife Rhonda of Morrisville, NC; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Luke M, wife June of Harrisonburg, VA and sister, Ruth Glick, husband James of Kidron, OH. A memorial service will be held 3:30 pm Sat., July 26 in Franconia Mennonite Church 613 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA 18969. Family will greet friends Friday, July 25 from 6 - 8 pm and Sat. 1 -3 pm in the church. Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to Quakertown Christian School, 50 E. Paletown Rd., Quakertown, Pa 18951 or Finland Mennonite Church, 1750 Finland Rd., Pennsburg, Pa 18073. www.janauglefcs.com