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Gerald Hoffert Obituary

Gerald M. "Jerry" Hoffert, 92 of Breckock Twp., passed away on Feb. 2nd in his residence. He was the husband of Evelyn G. (Kachel) Hoffert for 69 years. He was the son of the late Allison and Goldie (Brendle) Hoffert. Jerry was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church and he had served his country as a cook, Sergeant First Class in the US Army from 1948 to 1952. He was the local barber of Brecknock Twp, and also served as Justice of the Peace. Jerry will always be remembered for his willingness to help others. He could fix and build anything. Jerry was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan. He is predeceased by brothers, Carl and Kenneth Hoffert. Surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter, Denise Schartel, Mohnton, PA; brother, Gary Lee Hoffert, Denver, PA. Memorial Services will be held Sat., February 18th at 11:00 AM at Robeson Lutheran Church, 3520 Plow Rd., Mohnton, PA. 19540. Family and friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church. Online photos and memories can be shared with the family at www.cramp-hummelfuneralhome.com CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Historic Centre Park Reading, 934 Centre Ave., Reading, PA., has charge of arrangements.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Feb. 7 to Feb. 12, 2023.

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Char MacLeod

February 10, 2023

Evelyn & Denise,
Sincere condolences for your loss.
Char MacLeod

Cindy Shupp Sterner

February 9, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories help to ease your sorrow.

A.J. US Army Retired

February 8, 2023

THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!

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Robeson Lutheran Church (Mohnton, PA)

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