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Jerred Schwalm Obituary

Jerred F. Schwalm, 92, of Kutztown, passed away in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was the husband of the late Ruth M. (Burgert) Schwalm, they were married on July 30, 1949, she preceded him in death on May 19, 2009.

Born in Higgins Township, Schuylkill County, Jerred was a son of the late Calvin Schwalm and Ida (Stiely) Schwalm.

Jerred was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. Worked as an electrician with the former Western Electric, Reading for 28 years retiring in 1987.

Jerred was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown, Huguenot Lodge #377 F&AM Kutztown, Reading Consistory, Rajah Temple Shrine, American Legion Post 480 of Kutztown and life member of V F W Post 6931, Davenport, Florida.

Jerred is survived by four children: Bruce J. Schwalm husband of Rita K. (Adam), Klinesville, Burt J. Schwalm husband of the late Margo A. (Hoffman) of Breingsville, Bradley J. Schwalm husband of Kay A. (Flicker) of Kutztown and Beth J. (Schwalm) wife of Troy A. Adam of Mertztown. Five grandchildren: Andrea L. Hilliard, Katie B. Kehm, Arielle L. Levine, Jeremiah F. Schwalm and Keegan T. Adam. Four great grandsons: Tucker J. Hilliard, Jason L. Hilliard, Cooper S. Kehm and Caleb J. Schwalm, and one great granddaughter Calliope M. Kehm.

He was predeceased by his daughter Karen R. Schwalm in 1961, and siblings Joyce Koppenhaver, Lyle R. Schwalm, Jean Heinly and Mary

Strovinsky.

Jerred enjoyed spending time with family, camping, and traveling.

A viewing will be Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. Masonic Services by the Huguenot Lodge will be at 8:00 pm. A second viewing will be Friday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home followed by funeral services at11:00 am. Burial will be in Maidencreek Cemetery, Blandon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerred's name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, ATTN: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PO Box 249, Greencastle, PA 17225-0249. Online condolence can be made at www.MaeStumpFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 16, 2019.

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