Reginald Ryberg

February 14, 1929 - January 13, 2021

Reginald "Reggie” Ryberg, age 91 of Rehoboth Beach, DE and formally of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare. He was born on February 14, 1929 in Phoenixville, PA, son of the late Reginald and Ella (Kook) Ryberg. Reggie graduated from Temple University. He built a lifelong career teaching drafting as a high school teacher, then worked at ILC in Frederica as a draftsman and technical drawer, helping design parts of the spacesuits for NASA. Reggie was an avid reader and enjoyed woodworking, was his family's personal gps, due to his natural talent with directions, and loved the outdoors, especially visiting the mountains in upstate PA. He was always good for a laugh, telling jokes to anybody and everybody he met. Reggie treasured the time with his adored grandchildren and teaching them quirky little things. Above all, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marguerite (Peg) Ryberg;his sister, Nona; and his brother, Jake. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Dorothy (Dotti) Ryberg; his children: Reginald Jr. (Judy), Thomas, Robin O'Brien (Chuck), and Charles (Michele); and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Reggie's memory to Meals on Wheels, 32409 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, or www.mealsonwheels-lr.org/donate/donate-now. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.