Thomas Kermit Beitelman who was born June 10, 1942 passed away May 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Kermit T. Beitelman and Louise E. (Russiano) Beitelman. After graduating from Parkland High School in 1960, he attended Cornell University, studying mechanical engineering. He joined the Navy and served on the Air Carrier U.S.S. Forrestal. He owned and operated Beitelman’s Express until going to work for Air Liquide until retirement. While retired, he drove the Bloodmobile for Miller-Keystone Blood Center. He was an avid hiker, hiking 1500 miles of the Appalachian Trail with his close friend Brenda. He traveled widely including Antarctic, Peru, the Galápagos Islands, Europe, Alaska and Hawaii. Survivors: sister Gail Beitelman of Allentown; stepson William Graul of Westminster, SC; stepdaughter Lisa Graul Oswald of Macungie. Services: Private. Arrangements by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.

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Published by Reading Eagle from May 23 to May 24, 2020.

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John Randall

February 2, 2025

Tom and I were mechanical engineering classmates at Cornell. We were roommates at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house throughout our sophomore year. Tom was a brilliant man and a gentleman. Tom and Cornell had a strong disagreement about how much effort is required to learn something new. Tom was a quick study who could learn new things very fast and couldn´t see the need for putting in the extra effort that Cornell thought he should. I had a cousin at Cornell at that time who was on the horns of much the same dilemma. Eventually, Cornell busted both men out, which in each case was Cornell´s loss.

Frederick Gibiser

May 18, 2021

I'm amazed at how time goes on without our love ones and friends. There are good times,bad times and there's the Routine. We forget the bad times and remember the good. So we reflect on the good when dates show up and we feel a little better. I hope your feeling a little better Bill.

Brenda B Aschenbach

December 28, 2020

Tom and I had been best friends since we first met on a hiking club adventure trip to Costa Rico in February of 2008. I quickly learned to appreciate Tom's intellect regarding many subjects, as well as how honesty, caring, loyalty, and thoughtfulness played a major role in his life. We had so much fun and many stories to tell as we traveled, and hiked the Appalachian Trail together between 2013 and 2016, until he no longer had the stamina and mental acuity to continue. That was a sad time for both of us. Over the next years we continued viewing photos and reflecting on our hiking and travel memories. He always said that 'he had a good and full life.' I am so fortunate to have played such a small part in it.

Fred ( Butch ) Gibiser

December 23, 2020

To William Graul, Your words about Tom are what every step dad want's to hear, it would make him so proud. Tom and I were friends from the 50's all the way to our marriages, being each others Best Man. I could tell you many funny stories and times we shared. I was stocked when I read of his passing, he looks so healthy, did he get the corid virus? Glad you have those good memories.

William Graul

December 22, 2020

This man who took on the responsibility of helping to raise me left an indelible mark upon my existence. Kindness, patience and knowledge about a great many things contributed immeasurably to who I am this day. Seven months later, to the day, I still struggle with knowing the world, and I, are without him. My sense of adventure was sparked at an early age, and fostered into adulthood by my dad Thomas. There are many things I could write and stories that could be told but that would encompass a short novel. One thing remains constant, Thomas Beitelman will never truly be gone because he and his memory live on in mine and my sister's hearts. Godspeed to you now and forever.

Don and Ginny Haberman

May 26, 2020

Tommy was a very nice, polite and talkative person. I always enjoyed talking to him and seemed to like the same things. We knew each other since third grade. We spent most of our early school years together. Very nice person.

Diane Paxson

May 25, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Tom was such a nice man and so intelligent. We hiking club member will surely miss him out on the trail.

Rich Smith

May 24, 2020

I worked with Tom years ago at MG Industries. He was always a positive, friendly person. A wonderful coworker! So sorry for your loss.

Fred Butch Gibiser

May 24, 2020

Shocked to see an old friend as passed. Time as passed since we were young and wild. Not sure I would recognize him today, still has a youthful face. Sure enjoyed our times working in the garage and going to the cabin and Jersey shore, NYC. The 70's were great times. RIP ....

Herb V H

May 24, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

A.J. US Army Retired

May 24, 2020

THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!

May 24, 2020

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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