Paul Zillhardt

Paul J. Zillhardt, 81, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 6:45 p.m. in Spruce Manor. He was the

husband of Barbara A. (Sperber) Zillhardt.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William Frank Zillhardt and Viola I. (Bright) Hinkle.

Mr. Zillhardt was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School and graduated from Wyomissing Poly Tech and Penn State University, Berks Campus. He was employed by Rockwell International as a mechanical engineer and then as a project engineer at Dana Corp.

In addition to his wife, Barbara, Mr. Zillhardt is survived by his sons, Jeffrey M. Zillhardt, husband of Marshia

Zillhardt of Newmanstown; David A. Zillhardt, husband of Amy Zillhardt, of Pottstown; Daniel Zillhardt, of Mohnton; Scott A. Hiester, of Reading; Alan M. Hiester, husband of Lori Hiester, of Kenhorst; and Dennis A. Hiester, husband of Kathleen Hiester, of Shillington; and his grandchildren: Lindsey, Katrina, Denielle, Michael, Dennis Jr., Zachary, Ashton, Emily, Matthew, Brian, Melissa; and great-grandchildren: Abigayle, Jack, Paisley and Gianna. Also surviving is his sister, Doris M. Hettinger, wife of Brian E. Hettinger, of Kenhorst. Mr. Zillhardt is also survived by nieces, nephews and additional relatives in the Lancaster County area.

The family of Mr. Zillhardt would like to extend their

sincere gratitude to the staff at Spruce Manor and Berks Visiting Nurses Association-Hospice for their care and compassion. "A special thank you to Kathy Hiester for keeping Paul on his toes all these years."

Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, N. 16th and Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights, Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Mark Howells will officiate. Interment will follow in Alsace Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Saturday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.