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Bret Cadmus Obituary
Bret T. Cadmus, 43, of Robesonia, passed away June 13, 2012, in his wife's arms at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center.
He was the husband of Beth A. Zimmerman-Cad-mus, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage on May 9.
He was a loving husband and father, putting family first.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Thomas W. and the late Lynne (Chelius) Cadmus Jr.
He was a 1986 graduate of Wilson Senior High School, West Lawn, and a 1990 graduate from Penn State University, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
He was employed by GAI-Tronics in Mohnton, as
Manager of Technical Sales Support and Project Management from October 1993, having last worked on June 1.
He loved Geocaching, fishing, volleyball and traveling for both business and family vacations.
He was a member and former officeholder of the Berks Mineralogical Society and a member and former officeholder of the Berks County Amateur Astronom-ical Society.
He tutored at Reading Area Community College for English as a Second Language students.
In addition to his wife, Beth, he is survived by a son, Azzurro T. Zimmerman-Cadmus, at home; a daughter, Violet L. Zimmerman-Cadmus, at home; a brother, Blake T. Cadmus, husband of Danielle, Fairless Hills, PA; and a niece, Echo E. Cadmus, Fairless Hills.
Services will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, with the Rev. Bruce Baker officiating.
Friends are invited to call at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Friends are invited to wear a tie-dye shirt in mem-ory of Bret to the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bret Cadmus
vicky Hastie
June 25, 2012
Dear Beth so sorry for your loss sending love and thoughts to you and your family.
Donna Santiago
June 21, 2012
Beth, Azzurro and Violet,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bret was one of the kindest persons I knew. He always spoke highly of his family. He will truly be missed. God has a very special person with Him. May Bret's love forever surround you, he will always be in your hearts.
BART SWAVELY
June 19, 2012
I ONLY KNEW BRET FROM WORK,HE WAS AVERY NICE PERSON TO BE A ROUND. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Wearing our tie-dye shirts with pride in memory of Bret!
Stuart and Susie Foote
June 19, 2012
We were so honored to be a part of the celebration of Bret's life last night, Beth. We will continue to pray for you and your children, as well as all the family!! We will always remember Bret when we wear our tie-dye shirts. xo
Cindy Tricoski
June 18, 2012
Gala just sent this very sad news to us. I know there are no words to take away this kind of hurt. I just wanted to let you know I'm very very sorry this happened, and my thoughts are with you and your children.
June 18, 2012
the life won't be the same without you..but your footprint will remain forever in our lives...
Tom Moyer
June 18, 2012
Beth, I am so sorry for your loss! We will all really miss Brett. He was truly a One of a Kind person whose our loss to us is surely God's gain. Tom Moyer
Lydia Deal
June 18, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Bret. As a little girl i always looked forward to attending the annual summer picnic, and the one hot dog that was always scorched beyond recognition on the grill. May angels lead him in.
Dave Greer
June 18, 2012
Beth, Assurro and Violet,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family with the passing of your soulmate and husband, and REALLY cool father. I spent many memorable times with him at work just sharing our common interests, listening to him explain things about astronomy or fossils or any number of other topics. I am glad I was able to share some of my music videos with him and discuss what he liked or did not like about them. I will miss his wackey sense of humor and his positive attitude and that BIG smile. Peace and love to all.
John Grimes
June 18, 2012
My sympathies to Beth and the kids. He will be greatly missed in the mineral collecting fraternity and as a sincere friend.
Joseph Gring
June 17, 2012
Beth, I am so soryy for your loss. Bret was such a nice guy and can't even imagen you loss. It is so hard to imagen that he is gone. You and you're family will be in my prayers.
Kerry Matt
June 17, 2012
Hi Beth: I am so especially sad for those wonderful kids , on the other hand so glad I invited Bret to go geode collecting at a locality near my residence. ( he did the best of all of us finding them) and having him visit my collections the same day, earlier this year. Also seeing him at the show. I won't forget how Bret was very suporting helping me with my book.. Brets name is listed in the credit section. I will always treasure the times at the back yard picnics and Brets kindness remembering and inviting me there. I was also glad to see him, enjoying his company, at the Pa. / Md. quarries not so long ago. I can only wish you the best at hanging in there ,especially the kids. When things happen my mother always said "this too shall pass"...I remembered this again in her passing a few years ago. Do the very best you can to carry on..........I know its hard, but we must all project to the future. There is an old tune goes "one things for sure, were all just passing through" ,,,,,,,,,,I most likley believe Bret could have appreciated that song quote.. it will some day apply to us all .. Kerry Matt
Donna Schall
June 17, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Bret's passing...this is a great loss...but the one thing I know, he truly put his wife and family first above everything...may God find you comfort with His love and all the memories you have with Bret...I will never forget him.
Steven Cagle
June 17, 2012
Beth, Blake and the Rest of Bret's family,
My sister Amy and I went to Wilson. Although i didn't know you guys well, i still wanted to send my deepest heartfelt condolences for your loss...i lost my wife, LauraMae in 2008 at 38 and just want to tell you that remembering the precious memories and love that you shared will guide you through (of course Prayer first) and also importantly it never gets better but it will get easier. In Christian Love,
Steve Cagle.
Penny Cushing
June 16, 2012
Beth,
I'm so sad to hear of your loss. I know that Bret was the love of your life. My prayers are going up for you and your children. Please call me if I can do anything for you.
June 16, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family. Bret was such a nice guy. We enjoyed playing volleyball with him at Gring's Mill.
Don and Sandy Arndt, Winter Haven, FL
June 16, 2012
Beth, Assurro and Violet,
I am so sorry to hear about Bret's passing. I know how hard this time can be for your family. Your are in our thoughts; please contact me if you need anything.
Michele Hatt-Ciemiewicz (Sinking Spring, PA)
Gwen Cromer
June 16, 2012
Bret, Beth, Azzurro, and Violet are in everyone's thoughts at Kindercare. We are all sending strength your way. We are very sorry for your loss.
BART SWAVELY
June 16, 2012
WE WILL MISS WE TALL GUYS STICK TOGETHER WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE
Christopher Deal
June 16, 2012
I was so sorry to hear that Bret had passed away. I will always remember him for being more fun than I thought adults were allowed to be.
John Dunkelberger & Kathy Bentz
June 16, 2012
Beth, Azzurro and Violet, we're thinking of you. Memories of your husband and father will live on forever.
Paula Rutt
June 16, 2012
Sometimes it helps to know that memories of a loved one are scattered throughout people's lives everywhere. I will always remember that chilly October evening fearing the best darn grim reaper ever! That will always make me smile!
June 16, 2012
My prayers are with you, Azzurro,and Violet. I wish I could take all your hurt away. Ruth Wilkinson
Rosemary Darkes
June 16, 2012
sorry for your loss. you and your family are in our thoughts.
Treena Manmiller
June 16, 2012
To the family of Bret,
So sorry for your loss,I knew him from Gai-Tronics.He will be missed.
Celina
June 16, 2012
Beth,
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your children.
Beth Zimmerman
June 16, 2012
I love you forever.
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