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Ferdinand Thun

Kennett Square, Pa, Maryland

1934 - 2023

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July 30, 2023
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Kennett Square, Pa, Maryland

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Ferdinand Thun died on July 30, 2023, at his home in Crosslands Community, Kennett Square, PA, after bravely facing a three-month illness. He was 89 years old.Born in Reading, PA, Ferd was the son of Ferdinand K. Thun and Marion Greene Thun. He pursued his education graduating from Wyomissing...

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I have many fond memories of Ferd as a classmate at Wyomissing High School. He was unpretentious and kind and possessed an unmatched subtle sense of humor. I always looked forward to seeing Ferd at our high school reunions and sharing some laughs about the good times we had during our high school days. I will miss Ferd. My condolences to Liz. Rich Chafey

On n behalf of the Lehigh Class of 1956, we offer deep condolences to Liz and Ferd's family. At Lehigh, while earning a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Ferd was a member of Sigma fraternity and Editor of the 1956 yearbook Epitome. As Director of Planned Giving at Lehigh, he was instrumental in founding the Tower Society. He was a generous and devoted class member, participating in all of our class reunions. He was the recipient of Lehigh's Franz award, Alumni Award and...

I was honored to work with Ferd Thun, Director of Planned Giving, at Lehigh University in 80´s. He was an exceptional professional who brought in numerous Planned Giving accounts to Lehigh. Ferd also had a pleasant demeanor where people felt very comfortable discussing financial matters important to them. Wanda L Gulley

I worked with Ferd at Lehigh. He was a kind and friendly person. May he rest in peace.

Ferd was a distinguished classmate of the Wyomissing High School Class of 1952. He was a close friend with a gentle manner. I was proud to have spent my early school years with one so amiable and dependable. Jack McGaughy