Dean M. Schreck, 76, of Klingerstown, formerly of Sunbury, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born May 1, 1942, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Anna (Reamer) and James Schreck. On July 31, 1965, he married the former Sandra Erdman who survives. They celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Dean was employed as an auto mechanic at Campbell Chevrolet and Leitzels Ford and also operated and was in charge of upkeep of heavy equipment at Henry Martz Construction. He also worked in security for Middleswarth Chips.

Dean was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready and served as a Deacon on the Consistory. He was also a member of the Moose, VFW, and the American Legion, all of Sunbury. He was a lifelong volunteer fireman belonging to numerous fire companies and was proud to have served with the Sunbury Fire Police for 31 years.

Dean loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, and vacationing with family especially in the Poconos.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin, and Barbara Schreck of Northumberland; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Robert Cook of New Castle, Del.; five siblings, Janette Diehl of Lewisburg, Carl Schreck of Mifflinburg, Paul Schreck of Lewisburg, Debra Sauers of Mifflinburg, and Steven Schreck, of Florida; and five grandchildren, Shayna, Kevin Joseph, Ashley, Rachel and Lillian.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Schreck.

A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Salem Church of Rough and Ready, 11 Church Road, Klingerstown, followed by the funeral at 11, with the Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating.

Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery. Family and Friends are invited to a meal to celebrate the life of Dean following the interment at Salem Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sunbury Fire Police, 1031 Keller St., Sunbury, PA 17801 or Salem Church of Rough and Ready, c/o Memorial Fund, 1128 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941.

The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.srrfh.com.