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Donald Kerling Obituary
Donald E. Kerling, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019, in his home.
Born in Reading, Pa., he was the son of the late Earl S. and Mary S. (Koller) Kerling.
Donald was a painter and paperhanger, and then was a truck driver for Lentz Milling Company for 30 years.
Donald is survived by two sons, Frederick C. Kerling,
husband of Vicki, Laureldale, and their children, Fred Kerling II and Samantha Lins, and Donald E. Kerling Jr., Spring Twp., and his children: Donnie Kerling III, Kristin Goerner and Taylor Kerling; one daughter, Ginger K.
Thomas, Bernville, and her son, John "JT" Thomas II; three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Carol Welker, widow of Richard Welker, Shillington, Marietta, wife of Bill Young, Sinking Spring, and Karen, wife of Bill Conrad, Sinking Spring.
He was predeceased by his brother, Larry Kerling.
He is also survived by his companion, Henrietta VanCoeur and his walking buddy, Rocky.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with services beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Lutz Funeral Home Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Reading. Interment is private. Dress casual.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, 19508.
Lutz Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Kerling
6 Entries
MIKE KOHLER
May 5, 2019
'CHIP' OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
Vickie Kerling
May 1, 2019
With sincere sympathy on your loss.
Susie Griesemer
May 1, 2019
Don , we will miss you and Rocky, Rest In Peace dear friend.
Susie
Jill Johnson
May 1, 2019
RIP Donald from your Daughter Jill Your Grandson Cody and your Great Grandson's Wesley and Carson
James Fidler
May 1, 2019
Fred, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. Take comfort knowing all pain and suffering are ended and he is in the arms of a merciful and gracious Savior, Jesus Christ! Peace be with you! Pastor Jim Fidler
edith conrad
April 30, 2019
With deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Edith Conrad
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