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Gerald Straub Obituary

Gerald “Jer” “Pop” Straub passed away on March 23, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of 56 years to his high school sweetheart Ginny Straub who passed away on April 30th 2018. He was a proud United States Army Veteran during the Korean War. Jer was a hard working man who was employed by Carpenter Technology for 33 years until he retired. He enjoyed continuing his love for working with his son as a runner for Straub Roofing and fixing projects for his grandchildren. Jer had a love for his family, animals, casino trips, and ice cream. He enjoyed attending family gatherings and spending time with his beloved cat “Buffy”. He enjoyed traveling to Potter County with his sons to sit and watch the bears. Gerald is survived by his sons Rory, wife Julie, Randall, wife Bonnie, and Robert “Boozie” Straub, wife Judy and 4 grandchildren Derek, wife, Kelsy, Kristen, husband Zach, Austin, and Taylor. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Berks County Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508. There will be a private family burial with a celebration of life to follow at a later date. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Mar. 24 to Mar. 29, 2020.

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Pam Berger

March 29, 2020

We have memories of Jer and Ginny as friends attending Epler's together. What a great example Jer set as a dedicated husband, father, and devoted man. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Straub family. With all our sympathy, Del & Pam Berger

March 26, 2020

Randy and family, So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a great guy! Always enjoy his visits to Storks, back when we worked on their vehicles.
Gene and Theresa

Linda Hertz McKenna

March 26, 2020

Another great "WR Cowboy" leaves us. My sympathy to the Straub family. You will all cherish his memory and find joy in remembering the best of times.

Lori Barto

March 26, 2020

Boozie sad to hear the passing of your dad let your memories and the love of family and friends be a comfort my thoughts and prayers are with you and Judy ❤

3rd & Spruce WRHS class of '52 reunion

Rod McGrath

March 25, 2020

High School Reunion at 3rd & Spruce

Rod (aka Buddy) McGrath

March 25, 2020

Gerry and Ginny were close friends of Marilyn and me (Rod) in high school and for awhile afterwards.
Gerry was my classmate (West Reading, class of '52), and Marilyn was in Ginny's class ('53).
Such good memories. They were both great people, and are (and will be) missed. My wife Marilyn passed away in 2012, and I'm hanging in there.
Last saw them together at a West Reading High School Reunion luncheon at 3rd and Spruce about 3 years ago.

Butterworth FInancial Services

March 25, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

A.J. US Army Retired

March 25, 2020

THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!

Brian Huber

March 25, 2020

Rory, Randy, Boozie, and families,
Please accept my most sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. Many great memories from our days at SV. Know that thoughts and prayers of friends and family are with you all, and that your dad is finally once again at your mother's side.

March 25, 2020

The Straub Family
Deepest heartfelt sympathy. Prayers of strength at this difficult time. Sending you all love and hugs. Tom and Faye Smith Foulk

Stewart McDonough

March 24, 2020

Gerald R. "Dip" Straub family members and friends, the WRHS Alumni Association wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences at this time of sorrow and loss. Cherished memories will help to keep him to live on in our thoughts and prayers.
West Reading High School Alumni Association

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