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Craig Heller Obituary
He was the husband of Rosalie A. (Hecker) Heller.
Born in Orange, N.J., he was a son of the late Harold R. and Lorraine E. (Bendler) Heller.
He was employed in sales all of his life, working for Zeswitz and then for numerous insurance companies. He last worked for Nationwide Insurance, Shillington, prior to becoming ill and leaving work May 25, 2007.
He attended the former Mount Penn High School and graduated from Dan McCarthy High School, Fort Pierce, Fla., in 1955.
He was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, Jacksonwald, and was a Navy veteran.
He was the president of the Reading Association of Life Underwriters from 1994 to 1996, and was a proud supporter of the Children’s Home of Reading.
Craig enjoyed fishing, golf and sports, especially football. He enjoyed attending the games and supporting his grandchildren in their athletics.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Scott R. Heller, fiancé of Lorie Johnson, Flying Hills; and a daughter, Lisa J. Hill, West Reading.
Other survivors include a brother, Dean E. Heller, Stewart, Fla.; and his four grandchildren: Brandi Hill, Sean Hill, Jessica Hill and Edward Heller.
Services will be Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Blankenbiller Funeral Home, Oley. Burial with military honors will be in Friedens Cemetery, Oley. Friends may call Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
The family requests contributions to Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, 250 Church Lane Road, Reading, PA 19606; Pinnacle Health Hospice, 301 Norwegian Plaza, Pottsville, PA 17901; or the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
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Sally (Rassow) Snyder
November 20, 2007
Lisa and Family,
May you find some comfort in knowing your Dad was a wonderful man.
I can remember when you moved into West Reading your Dad was so friendly to all of Scott's friends. You would have thought he knew us all our lives. He always had a smile on his face.
I'd like to think my mom is waiting to share some great West Reading stories with him!
Take care and god bless.
Kelly/Frank Ferrandino
November 19, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your husband has brought many smiles to our faces over the years. His influence with your grandchildren has made a lifetime impact. I am honored to watch your family's unbinding love and respect for many years.
Sherri Dutter
November 19, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Patti Miller
November 19, 2007
dear rose, lisa, and kids, we are so deeply saddened by the loss of Craig. You all know, not only was he a good friend but in the eyes of Justin, Adam and Lindsay, he trily was another Pop Pop, he will be greatly missed.Don,t dwell on the fact that he is gone but truly remember when he was here. He gave so much to all of us especially the kids, he will live on in our hearts for a very very long time. Rose, be happy in the years you have had with Craig, not all of us get to enjoy the many years of love the two of you shared. Never let that get away from you. It will bring you peace for many years. Lisa, Rose and kids, my family and I are here for whatever you may need, please call us. Love you, Patti, Harry, Justin,Adam and Lindsay.
Barbara and Dick Hess
November 18, 2007
Dear Rosalie, We were so saddened to learn of Craig's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. We will miss Craig; he was always fun to be around. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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