Joseph Hepler

Joseph J. Hepler, 89, formerly of Reading, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Exeter Greens Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was the beloved husband for 66 years to Doris J. (Weller) Hepler; they were married on January 19, 1952.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Joseph S. and Florence M. (Bertolette) Hepler.

Joseph was a Reading High School graduate, class of 1947.

During his life, he worked for UGI starting as a meter reader and worked his way up, retiring as a night shift service supervisor after 42 years.

Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His family was his priority and he was fully dedicated to them; he was always there whenever they needed him.

Joseph was a lifelong member of the former St. Thomas UCC of Reading and was an active member of the UGI

retirees. One of his favorite dishes was homemade pot pie and he absolutely loved the Yankees and the Eagles.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters: Deborah A. Bautz, wife of Wayne, of Sugar Hill, Ga.; Judith C. Rodino, wife of Louis, of Birdsboro; Karen S. Fisher, wife of Thomas, of Bernville; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Joseph was predeceased by his sister, Fern A. Bucks; and brother, Stanley B. Hepler Sr.

We love you Pop, till we be together again.

Funeral Service will be held at Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, 19606, on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Salem Shalters Union Church Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhomes.com.