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Thomas Hafer Obituary
Thomas L. Hafer, 47, was called home on August 31, 2015, after a courageous ten-month battle with a rare bile duct cancer, in his Douglassville residence.
He was the husband of Kathleen (Conrad) Hafer, whom he married February 5, 1993. Born in Reading, he was a son of Earl Hafer, Douglassville, and the late Joan (Reed) Hafer.
He was a 1986 graduate of Daniel Boone High School.
Tom was a proud fifth generation dairy farmer and was self-employed on his family's dairy farm, Earl Hafer and Sons, Amity Township.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Douglassville.
Tom was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association and Berks County Farmers Association.
He always wanted the best for his children; Tom was proud of them attending college and always looked forward to his daughter's field hockey games.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Tyler C. Hafer, a student at Alvernia University, and Jacob T. Hafer, a student at La Salle University; and a daughter, Taylor C. Hafer, a student at Berks Catholic High School.
Tom is also survived by two sisters, Tammy, wife of Kevin Russell, Easton, and Tina, wife of David Hackett, Douglassville; and a brother, Terry, husband of Jeanne Hafer, Douglassville.
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, especially James "Snoots" Reed, who accompanied him to his chemo treatments at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, also survive him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 903 Chestnut St., Douglassville, PA 19518. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, and Friday from 10-11 a.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jessica Schwartz Scholarship Fund, 401 N. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123; Immaculate Conception Church, 903 Chestnut St., Douglassville, PA 19518; or Gift of Life Family House, 401 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Hafer
Gary Gauby
September 4, 2015
Kathy and Family, so sorry and thinking of you at this time.
darrell schlegel
September 4, 2015
THOMAS---as god guides you across his ever green pastures,take his hand and let him teach you the secrets how to paint the earth ,the way he always does every spring and summer,you truly are a paint brush from god ,your life long passion on the farm will live on in all of us ,EVERY DAY ,may your eyes bask upon long endless rows of corn and beans ,your harvest be bountyfull and perfect turns at every end row.you will be missed greatly in agriculture and in the community --FARM ON !!
September 3, 2015
So Sorry for your lose. Great Farmer!!!Thank for taking care of our land. Sorry for your loss. God gained an angel.
Frank and kathy Gownley
September 3, 2015
To a great husband and father
His fine example is passed to his wonderful children
And future generation
Connie Geiger-Stholer
September 3, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with the Hafer family at this time.
September 3, 2015
Kathy and Family...I am amazed at the love and courage that all of you have shown over these past few months. You have a beautiful family, who I know, will somehow make it through this rough time, together...all of you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers both today and in the days ahead.
Ajax Walley
September 2, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Hafer family. Tom will never be forgotten.
Shelly Bolton & Family
September 2, 2015
Hafer Family, Our prayers are with you through this difficult time.With deepest sympathy.Rest in peace, Tom.
Don't think of him as gone away -- his journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets -- this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of him as livingin the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost --and he was loved so much.
Rick & Lisa Merkel
September 2, 2015
Our hearts are breaking along side yours. We can not imagine the grief you must feel. You must know that Tom is now at pease and waiting patiently for the day he will be rejoined with his soulmate. God grant your whole family strength and love.
Kelly Knowlan
September 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find strength with God's Peace. I will always remember Tom's smile.
Melissa & Grant Wiltraut
September 2, 2015
Deepest condolences from our family to yours. The Hafer's hold a special place in my husband's heart and we pray for peace in your time of sorrow.
berni willman
September 2, 2015
Hard to believe my sweet NEPHEW is gone. I remember the day Tom was born like it was yesterday, he brought so much joy to our family and all who knew him. Rest in peace, our brave, beautiful prince, you will be remembered always with love and pride for a life well lived and a battle well fought.
He will be watching over his children
Randy, Sandy, Ryan & Marissa McEwen
September 2, 2015
Tom was such a great guy. He will be missed by so many. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God Bless.
September 2, 2015
Our condolences and sincere sympathy to the entire Hafer family. Tom was a terrific, husband, father, uncle and friend to all who met him. May he be in God's peace.
Jim Scherzer & Family
September 2, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the whole family in these horrible times of sadness and grief. Tom will be missed at Taylor's fieldhockey games!
The Govers family
Randy Lauer
September 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this time. God Bless!
September 2, 2015
So sorry to hear of tommys passing.The gechters
Arlene Sweigart
September 2, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to you Kathy and your family. Xoxo
Arlene Sweigart
Vernon and Valerie Keller
September 2, 2015
Our condolences go out to the entire Hafer family. Tom will be missed by all.
September 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this difficult time.
Sherry Nowotarski
Jolene Quinter and Tom McGovern
September 2, 2015
My heart is saddened for you and your children. The Lord was very powerful with wanting him back home. Keep the good memories coming and remember that Tom is now with out pain and is smiling down upon you and watching over all of you. He will be there for all of you in your times of need so pray to him a lot because he is listening and will answer.
With deepest sympathy and our love
Bev, Mike, Brad, and Chris Herbein
September 2, 2015
Many condolences on the loss of someone so dear to so many of us. Please remember they are in a much better place now and let that be your comfort.
David and Lola and Joan Weaver
September 2, 2015
To Kathy and all of the Hafer family . Truly sadden to hear of Tom's passing . We will miss him !! May he rest in peace .
JoAnn Gottschall
September 2, 2015
Prayers and thoughts to all the Hafer family. May you Rest in Peace Tom Hafer!
Felty Farms and Chad Felty
September 2, 2015
Condolences to Kathy and children and the entire Hafer family. Tom will be missed by us all.
Mark & Sandy Cuccaro
September 2, 2015
Our sincerest sympathy to the entire Hafer family.
Clay and Lorraine Henry
September 2, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We hold you close in thoughts and prayers.
Tim Moyer
September 2, 2015
Rest in Peace Tom.
Henry Vega Ozzie and Lisa
September 2, 2015
Condolences to the entire Hafer family. With our deepest sympathy for your loss of a wonderful, husband, father, son, and brother.
Vicki Miller
September 2, 2015
Kathy and family,
So sorry for this loss.
Kim Schafer - Cooper
September 2, 2015
My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this emotional time. My heart aches knowing the pain Tom and you went through. But the Love and Faith you Shared helped you through. God Bless
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