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Earl Werstler Obituary
Earl J. Werstler, 85, of Boyertown, husband of Miriam J. (Schanley) Werstler, died Sunday at his residence.
Born in Gabelsville, PA, he was a son of the late Warren R. Werstler and the late Gertrude (Johnson) Werstler.
He worked for Boyertown Packaging for over 37 years as a department foreman.
Earl served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
He was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oley and a member of the Boyertown Lodge #741 F&AM.
Surviving in addition to his wife of over 55 years are one daughter, Cheryl L. Luft, wife of Todd of Boyertown; two grandsons, Derrick and Brandon Luft; one granddaughter, Hayleigh Luft; four brothers, Ernest Werstler of Gabelsville, Jacob Werstler of Gabelsville, Daniel Werstler of Gilbertsville and Paul Werstler of Reading; and four sisters,
Lillian Hartman of Boyertown, Gertrude Leh of Boyertown, Hilda Bortz of New Berlinville and Pauline Ford of Northumberland, PA.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Amy Shane and Helen Miller, and two
brothers, Ralph and Henry Werstler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11:15 AM at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 325 Covered Bridge Road, Oley, PA. A masonic service will be held at 11 AM.
A viewing will be held from 9:30-11AM at the church Friday morning.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 325 Covered Bridge Road, Oley, PA 19547.
Arrangements are by the Morrell Funeral Home Inc., www.MorrellFuneralHome.com.
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for Earl Werstler
Carissa Brantner
August 14, 2012
Rest in peace Pop. Brandon and I love you!
Shirley Willman-Harple
July 29, 2012
May God comfort and bless you at this time of loss. Earl was a good man. I know that he is up in heaven looking down on his family with love and care. Much love and many prayers...
Shirley Willman Harple
July 29, 2012
So sorry to find out about your loss. Know that Earl is up in heaven keeping watch over all of you. He wad a good man. I pray that God would bless and comfort the entire family... much love and many prayers...
Katelyn Oister
July 24, 2012
While the world lost a great man, heaven gained a great angel. You'll always be in our hearts. May you rest peacefully Pop. Love you.
kimberly ogin
July 24, 2012
rip earl you were a great person i loved sitting and talking to you. you will be missed
Allen Williams
July 23, 2012
My prayers go out to the entire Werstler family. I never got to know Earl but as a third cousin to the family, I have known Paul Werstler for years. I hope the wound left behind in everyone's heart heals soon.
Stacy F
July 23, 2012
Pop,
May you rest in peace ! I know your up in heaven shining down on all your friends and family .. You are a great man and will be missed.. You were always like a grandfather to me and were really good to me and Hayleigh ! My deepest sympathy goes out to you Nanny, Derrick, Brandon, Cheryl, and Hayleigh !! I love all of you guys ...
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