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Karl Stoyer Obituary
Karl R. Stoyer, 82, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Dec. 3, 2012, in ManorCare Health Services in Spring Twp., where he resided for 2 ½ years.
He was the husband of Lorelei A. (Moyer) Stoyer, who passed away Aug. 25, 2011.
Born in Reading on July 11, 1930, he was a son of the late William L. and Ethel O. (Levengood) Stoyer.
Karl was a 1948 graduate of Shillington High School. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for four years. He was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church.
He was an appliance repairman working for Bob Deppen from 1948 until 1958, Harvey Ketner from 1958 until 1976, Eli Adams from 1976 until 1980 and then was self-employed from 1980 until retiring in 2007.
He is survived by a son, Karl R. Stoyer Jr., husband of Allison R. Stoyer, of Perry, FL; two daughters, Karen T. (Stoyer) Woodworth of Sinking Spring, and Barbara L. (Stoyer) Matz, wife of Barry L. Matz, of Bernville; five grandchildren: Karla J. Woodworth, William M. Woodworth Jr., Ciera V. Stoyer, Ashton N. Stoyer and Timothy R. Matz; and a sister, Joan B. (Stoyer) Bar-bon, wife of Frank W. Bar-bon, of Muhlenberg Twp.
In addition to his wife, Karl was predeceased by a daughter, Pamela J. Stoyer, on Oct. 16, 2010.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Home, N. 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights. Friends and relatives will be received Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be made in Alsace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605 or Alzheimer's Foundation, 237 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karl Stoyer
Melissa Carreras
December 6, 2012
Work is not the same but i know in my heart you are in a better place to your family i send my condolences on their lost ... You could always say a joke to put me in better mood and you where one of the few...I never imagined you saying I will see you tomorrow would end like this RIP Karl you are and will be missed
Brian Trump
December 5, 2012
To the Stoyer family . Sorry to hear of your loss. Rich was a vey good man and I'm sure he will be missed in many different walks of life.
Marta Borrero
December 5, 2012
We are going to miss you Karl, especially your funny jokes.
Melissa Martin
December 5, 2012
Things will not be the same without Karl. He is already missed,. He was a good guy with a great sense of humor.RIP Karl
December 4, 2012
was one of my friends at manor care , until i left in jan . we were always looking to see each other at activities . bless the family . miriam kline
Rex Smith
December 4, 2012
To Karen and family,
Karl was one of the kindest men I have met. May he rest in peace and you be coforted knowing he's in a better place.
December 4, 2012
To Barb and family
so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your parents. You were very blessed. They are now together
Valeriano's , Nancy, Steve,Tom,& Maria
David and Gay Gardner
December 4, 2012
To Karl Jr. and the Stoyer family. We are so sorry for the passing of Karl. Spent many years sitting near him in the balcony worshipping at Alsace. A kind and friendly man. God Bless.
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