Donna Jean Epler

Donna Jean Epler obituary, West Reading, PA

Donna Jean Epler

Donna Epler Obituary

Visit the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. - West Reading website to view the full obituary.
Donna Jean (Knerr) Epler, 67, passed away on November 21, 2023 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Derr) Knerr. After graduating from Reading High School, Donna joined the workforce as a dry cleaner for Yorgey's.
Donna adored her children and grandchildren, and cherished the time spent with them. She loved to bake for just about any occasion, decorating her home for the holidays and all things Disney related. She also enjoyed spending time watching the QVC channel and listening to Rod Stewart.
Those left to treasure her memory are her children, James Epler, fiancé of Tina Wiatrowski; and Crystal Klisiewicz, wife of Chad; her grandchildren: Rebecca wife of Colin Burky, Casey Klisiewicz, Haley Klisiewicz, partner of Bear Ewing, Danielle Klisiewicz, and Declan Epler; and her siblings: Sam Knerr, husband of Maggie, Susanne Kripplebauer, wife of Richard; Donald Knerr, Jr; Scott Knerr, partner of Robin; and Sharon Skinner, wife of Nelson.
In addition to her mother, Donna is predeceased by her partner of 15 years, John Button, Sr., her sister, Sandra Buck, and her husband, James Epler, Sr.
A Celebration of Donna's Life will be celebrated on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading. A time of sharing will follow at 4pm. Donna's family would like to encourage everyone to wear Disney attire in her honor.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc, West Reading is honored to serve the Epler family. Condolences may be expressed at KuhnFuneralHomes.com.

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Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. - West Reading

739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611

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