Obituary of Ambrose R. Rightler

Bud Rightler Passed away on September 17, 2008, in the loving care of Lakewood of Voorhees Nursing Home, Voorhees, NJ, at the age of 81. Born February 24, 1927 in Norristown, PA, he was the son of William and Mary (Blanck) Rightler. He graduated in 1945 from Norristown H.S. then proudly served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1946 with the 9th Infantry of the 20th Corps. under Gen. George S. Patton in the European theater. When he returned, Bud started his career in the banking industry and eventually founded his own companies MICR Institute, and United States Document Testing Center. He lived in Stratford, NJ for over 30 years where he also served on the Board of Education for Sterling High School, Somerdale, NJ, from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. He was well known for presiding as President of the Board for a majority of those years in which he helped to stabilize the education programs for the relatively new high school through labor negotiations, created booster support for the athletic and band departments, and was prominent in the support of Distributive Education (DECA). He was always a strong advocate of what was best for the students, and brought about public support for increased budget needs Bud is remembered as an extremely dynamic and charismatic leader with a firm disposition. He had a gift for public speaking and stood by his convictions. In addition to his love for serving Sterling High School, he enjoyed traveling out west to Wyoming, and was fascinated with the history of the Civil War. A devoted father and servant to his community, he is survived by his former wife, Norma Lewis Rightler, of Voorhees, NJ, and children, Philip Rightler of Port Charlotte, FL, Douglas (Norma J.) Rightler of Glenmoore, PA, Robert (Maureen) Rightler of Pennsburg, PA, Margaret Rightler (Zdzislaw) Nowacki of Chester Springs, PA, Eric (Deana) Rightler of Mt. Laurel, NJ, and Alan Rightler of Williamstown, NJ. He was predeceased by his son Thomas Scot (Cindy) Rightler of Franklinville, NJ earlier this year. He is also survived by his grandchildren Paige Davis, Jodi Rightler, Kim Rightler, Ashley Rightler, Kurt Rightler, Thomas Rightler, Samantha Rightler, Kazia Nowacki, Garrett Rightler, Elizabeth Rightler, and a great grandchild, Bayley Davis. Bud was the youngest of five children. He leaves behind his brother William Rightler of Lansdale, PA, and sisters Josephine McFarland of Lansdale, PA, Jean (Alvin) Rothenberger of Worcester, PA, and Betty Blondin of Lansdale, PA. He will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, scholarship contributions may be made in his memory and the memory of his son, Thomas Scot, to Sterling High School, Attn: Lisa Owen, 501 S. Warwick Road, Somerdale, NJ 08083, (856) 784-1333. Private services and arrangements are being handled by the LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home, Atco, NJ, (856) 767-0539. Online condolences may be sent to MargaretNowacki@verizon.net