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Robert Eiler Obituary
Robert Edward Eiler, 91, Muhlenberg Township, died Nov. 9, 2010, in Reading Hospital.
He was married Nov. 18, 1945, to the late Myrtle Ruth (Gruber) Eiler, who died Sept. 28, 2004.
Born in Reading on Sept. 2, 1919, he was a son of the late Edward and Stella (Hoffman) Eiler.
He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale.
Robert was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was employed from 1947 to 1987 as a driver with BARTA, Reading, and later as a dispatcher for 10 years with Muhlenberg Ambulance before retiring in 1997.
Robert was the current president of the board for BARTA Berks Community Federal Credit Union, serving in that position since 1997.
He is survived by a daughter, Sharon E. (Eiler), widow of John D. Glase Jr., Kenhorst.
Other survivors include a granddaughter, Stephanie G. (Glase), wife of William A. Griffith, Reading, and a great-granddaughter, Ashley M. Griffith.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, with the Rev. Thomas F. Irwin Jr. officiating. A viewing will be held Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township.
Contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 1009 Elizabeth Ave., Laureldale, PA 19605. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.
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November 17, 2010
Dear Sharon, Stephanie and entire Barta-Berks Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was the mainstay of your credit union. He will surely be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Louise Lingenfelser
Craig & Family
November 12, 2010
To my Barta-Berks Credit Union Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our sympathy goes out to you all, and may GOD comfort you on your loss.
Irv & Nan
November 11, 2010
Sharon & Family:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Your parents were very friendly people to have in the neighborhood.
Pat Zweizig
November 11, 2010
Sharon,
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your father.
I know I haven't seen him for many years, I remember him. He was always very nice, I'm sure you will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bernie Weaver
November 11, 2010
Dear Sharon,
I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. May God comfort you and your loved ones in the days ahead.
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