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Catherine Wunsch Obituary
She was the wife of Eugene E. Wunsch, whom she married on March 17, 1951.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late George A. Gerhart and Mabel (Keeney) Hall.
She was a graduate of West Reading High School in 1949 and Reading Business Institute.
Catherine was an X-ray secretary for 43 years, employed by Community General Hospital, retiring in 1995.
She was a member of Hain's United Church of Christ, Wernersville.
Catherine loved nature, especially gardening and birding; she also was an avid reader. The Reading Public Museum, where she volunteered, took classes and gardened, had a special place in her heart.
She is survived by five children: Vicki A., wife of Michael C. Blaum, Reinholds; Daniel G., husband of Linda, West Lawn; Denise M. Templin, West Reading; Mary-Kate Young, West Reading; and Dr. Robert A., husband of Traci, Wyomissing.
There are also seven grandchildren: Kaelyn, Jillian, Tess, Brynn, Erin, Alyssa and Bradley; and one great-grandson, Caden.
One sister, Louisa E., wife of James Gregg, Lancaster, also survives her.
Services will be today at 2:30 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. Burial will be in Hain's Church Cemetery. Friends may call today from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Wunsch
Diane Smith
July 2, 2009
Dear Wunsch Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you.I will also miss your Mother, Wife very much.She always lightened up my day when I was working in the garden at 3rd & Spruce. We often chatted and I always looked forward to her interesting stories. Keep her good spirit with you.
Lisa (Malandra) Shower
June 22, 2009
Dan, Linda & Erin and all of your family - All my love and best wishes for you through this difficult time. Years will pass but your mom's memory will live on in all of you.
June 22, 2009
dear wunsch family
our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.you had a wonderful mother. remember all of the good times you shared.
love,
barry,connie
cody& sara benjamin
Kerin DeCarlo
June 22, 2009
Rob -
Our deepest sympathies to you and your wife. It's always a sad part of life to lose anyone you care about ... Our thoughts are with you.
Kerin and Ron DeCarlo
Ric Grant
June 22, 2009
Linda and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, during this time.
June 22, 2009
It is hard to believe that so many years have passed since I worked with Kate at Community General. I have always thought of her fondly, and appreciated all she did to train me for my job there.
My sincerest sympathies to the entire family.
Berni Roulias
June 22, 2009
Dear Katie, Tess, Brynn and Family,
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family especially to you Katie, you are truly the meaning of a loving and devoted daughter.
We hope you will find comfort in the memories you have of your mom.
Love always,
Andrea & Mike
Danielle & Brian
Steve & Chaney
Sue Ruotolo
June 22, 2009
Denise and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.
June 21, 2009
My depest and sincere condolences to all of Catherines family. Sleep well my class mate.Till we meet again.
Camelia Pellerite
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