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Ronald Polityka Obituary
Ronald J. Polityka, 58, of Reading, passed away Friday, March 30th.
Ron was born in Reading on June 12, 1959, a son of the late Jewel (Krause) and Leo Polityka.
He was the husband of Susan E.
(Angstadt) Polityka for 35 years.
Ron was a 1977 graduate of Holy Name high school, and was employed as a maintenance man at Miller Environmental, Leesport.
Ron, known as "WB3AAL" in the world of amateur radio, got his ham radio license in 1976 and delighted in operating his ham radio at home and on the Appalachian Trail. He was most proud of his ham radio contacts on all seven
continents.
He earned numerous ham radio awards, including the "Atlanticon 2007 QRP Forum Speaker Recognition Award" and the "Atlantic Division ARRL 2003 Technical
Achievement Award."
Ron was an ardent New York Yankee fan and wore his Thurman Munson jersey number 15 with the utmost pride.
His lifelong appreciation of the Reading Railroad
manifested itself in his enthusiasm for model railroading.
Ronald is also survived by two sisters, Patricia Stuart, of Safford, Ariz..; Barbara, wife of Ronald Mealey, of Exeter Twp.; two brothers, Robert, husband of Susan Polityka, of Muhlenberg Twp., Richard Polityka, of Reading; also by nephews: Michael Stuart, Jeffrey Broad and Matthew Polityka; and nieces, Erica and Dawn Kula.
Predeceased by nephew, Steven Broad.
Also surviving is brother-in-law, Gary C. Angstadt and many cousins. Also by Ron's two beloved cats, Leo and Lucy, both adopted from the A.R.L.
Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7th at Kissinger Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd.,
Wyomissing, Pa.
Omit flowers. Contributions to Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 or charity of your choice.
Interment private.
Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 1501 N. 11th St., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
Family and friends may sign online register at
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Polityka
Keith & Laura Kiefer
April 7, 2018
Dear Sue,
We are so sorrowed to learn of Ron's passing. When thinking of Ron, kindness and generosity come right to mind.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diana Morse
April 7, 2018
Sincere condolences to Ron's family, especially wife Sue. Ron helped me discover my Morse Code roots, and helped put up more antennas than anyone should. 72, KB3NNP
Mark and Carol Troutman
April 6, 2018
Sue,
No words can express the sorrow we all feel for you at this time. We will all be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Witycyak
April 6, 2018
Sue, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
God Bless!
Robin Raber
April 6, 2018
Dear Sue,
I'm so sorry for your loss. It was such a pleasure to meet Ron, he was a sweet man. You are in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please do not hesitate to ask.
Kay Larkin
April 6, 2018
To Ron's family, we at Larkin Veterinary Center are broken hearted and shocked by Ron's passing. We always looked forward to seeing him and Lucy and Leo. Always a smile and a warm greeting. He loved his furry kids and he was such a wonderful and devoted pet daddy. We want to express our condolences to Ron's family and will keep all of you and Lucy and Leo in our prayers.
April 5, 2018
Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ron was a good man and had a great sense of humor. I will never forget back in the day calling him and asking him questions about ham radio equiptment. He was always so willing to help and so kind. I know how proud he was of his ham radio accomplishments. He always had a smile when I would see him at the market and we would also stop and chat. My heart and prayers go out to you,your family and your fur babies. If you need anything at all please ask.
Always in my thoughts,
Cheryl K
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