Gerald Budzik

Gerald Budzik obituary, West Reading, PA

Gerald Budzik

Gerald Budzik Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 4, 2024.

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Gerald W. Budzik, 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Doris Maurer, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.
Gerald was born December 13, 1943 in Shadyside, Ohio to the late Michael and Leona (Schultz) Budzik. He spent his childhood in Shadyside and went on to graduate from Ohio University with a degree in engineering. A proud veteran, Gerry served in the US Army. After his military service, he went on to work for the Department of Defense as a contract administrator – a career which took him to live in Canada before settling in Pennsylvania.
He was an active member of Saint Alban's Episcopal Church and enjoyed serving his community through volunteer work. He loved fishing, especially the trips to Canada with his brothers. A sports fan, Gerry loved rooting on the Phillies with his son and cheering for Ohio State and Penn State. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Doris; daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Budzik) DiMartino of MA; son-in-law, Thomas and grandsons, Mender and Xavier. He is also survived by his brothers Thom Budzik (Joanne) and Mike Budzik (Melodie) as well as nieces and nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by his son, Jeremiah John Budzik.
A celebration of Gerry's life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at St. Alban's Church, Whitfield, with calling hours from 10 - 11am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Gerry's memory to Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, 2848 Saint Albans Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com

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Jean Myers

December 21, 2024

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband. I was in to have my first visit with Katrina on Friday and heard the sad news there. (Would love to send you one of my cards but for 2 years the Christmas cards came back so I don't have a current address.) I am so glad you came by several years ago and I got to meet Gerald. Take care of yourself.
Love, Jean Myers

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