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Warren Kulp Obituary
Warren Leonard Kulp, 76, died January 21, 2019, in his Laureldale residence.
He was the loving husband of Carol Ann (Althouse) Kulp, who he married on April 20, 1963.
Born January 5, 1943, in Reading, he was a son of the late Clarence Hubert Kulp Jr. and Ruth Carolyn (Schaeffer) Kulp.
Warren attended Reading High School.
He was employed as a welder with Reading Railroad for 13 years; then with Dietrich Dairy, Muhlenberg Township, in the receiving department for 13 years; and subsequently, as a custodian with Muhlenberg School District for 13 years, where he retired from in 2005.
After retirement, Warren worked as the sexton at Calvary Lutheran Church for 10 years and lastly, at Chick-fil-A, where he was affectionately known as "Mr. Warren" from 2005 until 2018, last working in October.
Warren was a member of "Counter Trash Breakfast Group" who met at Chatty's, Alsace Township, regularly.
Family was everything to Warren; he enjoyed every
moment spent with them. He also enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing, and was a Pittsburgh Steelers and Reading Phillies fan.
He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his two children, Cathy Ann (Kulp) Mitchell, of Laureldale; and Thomas W. Kulp, of Albuquerque, N.M.
There are also four grandchildren: Charles W. Rothermel, companion of Carissa M. Ritchie, of Ephrata; Andrew J. T. Kulp, companion of Samantha E. Miller, of Ephrata; Emily A.F. Kulp, of Albuquerque, N.M.; and Joshua A. Rothermel, of Laureldale; and four great-grandchildren: Jade, Autumn, Vincent and Marshall.
Other survivors include two brothers, David P., husband of Carolyn (Mundy) Kulp, of Harrisburg, and Brian S.,
husband of Donna (Leininger) Kulp, of Bern Township; his sister-in-law, Louise (Reigel) Kulp, of Elizabethtown, N.C.; and his brother-in-law, David C., husband of Rosemarie (Troller) Althouse, of Reading.
Warren was preceded in death by his brother, Barry L. Kulp.
Services will be held Saturday, January 26th, at 10 a.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Viewings will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9-10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairview (Belleman's)
Cemetery of Centre Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 1009 Elizabeth Ave., Laureldale, PA 19605, and/or Parkinson's Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
For online condolences, visit www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Warren Kulp
Christine Cavanna
January 18, 2024
Carol and family. I´m thinking of you and remembering Warren. He was a caring person and always had a smile and something funny to say!
Christine Cavanna
January 16, 2023
Carol and Cathy letting you know I´m thinking of you and your family.
Sean
January 30, 2019
Warren was a great man, my family is lucky to have known him. Always smiling across the pews from us. Sending love and comfort to Carol and family.
-The Wylands, Sean, Jen, Bronson & Jackson
Ruby Wentzel
January 28, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers and sympathy to you and family
January 27, 2019
Cathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Cindy Herb
Dena Jo Kelly
January 26, 2019
My condolences to Aunt Carol, Tom, and Cathy and family. Uncle Warren's love and devotion to his family was evident and admirable. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Rest in Peace...
Brielle
January 25, 2019
Rest In Peace Mr. Warren! Thank you for all the great conversations over the years! You always made us feel special when we saw you at Chic-fil-a. My prayers and condolences to your family
Nicholas Lackman
January 25, 2019
Chick fil a in Broadcasting Square and Warrens family i am deeply sorry for your guys loss he was a great man i have no words but chick fil a if you need me i will always be your number 1 customer
Stephen Bayus
January 25, 2019
On Friday, April 12, 2019, The Reading Phillies (Fightins) will open the Baseball Season. There will, however,be a vacant seat in the 900 Section of the Stadium.The seat of Warren Kulp, season ticketholder, Phillies Fan (who new his baseball)and one beautiful person. He suffered, over the most recent years, but,retained his ever present smile. I am an usher at the stadium (16 years) so I have know Warren for a little while. At the end of the past season I spoke to Warren and conveyed this message, "this job is made rewarding because of people like you I, I think he was taken aback, for a moment hugged me and Thanked me. On the opening day I will look up to his vacant seat and say a prayer for a special person. Warren you were unique.
Kandra Gilbert
January 25, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. I live next door. We only spoke a couple times since we moved in but each of those times he was very kind. If you need anything let me know.
January 24, 2019
Carol, Cathy and the Kulp family, I am so very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed seeing Warren when he would come into the bank. He was always a happy soul no matter what was going on with him. A sweet man, the world needs more people like him. Will be sorely missed. I also remembering seeing him at the restaurant at the market, he always said hello. Deepest sympathies, Brenda High
Anna Marie (Hess) Mosser
January 23, 2019
Carol and family. So sorry to hear about Warren's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer
January 23, 2019
Too Warrens family. I am so saddened to hear this news. I first met warren at chattys and than saw him at the chick fil a in wyomissing where we always caught up and chatted. He was one of the kindest sweetest guys ive ever came across. My family and i will be thinking of you and him in this hard time
Wendy
January 23, 2019
The world has lost a truly wonderful person. He spent many hours @ O'Grady's sharing his warmth & friendship with everyone. I will always cherish the sound of his laughter. His love for his family was always the thing that mattered the most to him. He was so very proud of his children & grandchildren. My thoughts & prayers are with you @ this sad time.
Christine Cavanna
January 23, 2019
Carol, Cathy and Families,
I'm sorry for your loss. I will remember Warren as a loving husband, dad and grandfather. Doating over everyone in his family. I will always remember sitting in church the pew in front of Warren being welcomed with a hello how are you, happy to see you. You will be missed. Love Christine Cavanna
Kathleen Knockstead
January 23, 2019
Carol. Cathy and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you a this sad time.
God bless and keep Warren and give your Family peace.
Kathy Knockstead
David Cinesi
January 23, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kulp family. I have nothing but fond memories of Uncle Warren.
The Cinesi Family, Alpharetta, GA
Christine-Hasker Reider
January 22, 2019
Rest In Peace Warren!!
Scott Angstadt
January 22, 2019
Our condolences go out to you Carol, Cathy, Tom, Charlie and Andrew and the rest of your family. Warren was so loved by my children as I always told them stories of our days working at Muhlenberg and getting to stop in to see Mr. Warren almost on a monthly basis at Chick-fil-a. He was a rock at a time in my life when I needed it most and always an encourager all the time that I knew him. he will be truly missed.
Tyler Parmer
January 22, 2019
Mr. Warren, as I always knew him, was a legend for treating others as you would want to be treated. We probably shared 1000 conversations together between when we worked together at my first real job in high school at Chick-Fil-A and/or after that time when he was almost like family. He was such a good guy, almost like a grandfather to me. In the truest sense he was a beloved, blue-collar ballbuster that believed in the best of people, the Bible and our country in general. Big Steelers fan too (which I harassed him about regularly, but we were deeply united in our disdain for the Patriots). He was one of the few people in business that truly cared about what was happening in your life. He lit up so many people's lives. Scott Keiser (owner-operator at the Broadcasting Square Chick-Fil-A) owes a huge piece of his operation's growth and success to Mr. Warren's friendly face and the atmosphere he fostered. He was the ultimate example for those after him to follow in working hard, loving others and edifying this truth in life: long after Mr. Warren's untimely passing, people will remember not the words that were shared but they will always remember how he made them feel - cherished, appreciated and valuable regardless of class, creed or condition. Rest in Peace!
Lois Werner
January 22, 2019
Our sincere condolences to Carol, Cathy, Tom and and the family and friends who loved Warren.
May God's Love and your Faith sustain you during these difficult days.
Bruce and Lois (Frey) Werner
Cindy Korn
January 22, 2019
Carol and family I am soso sorry about Warren the family was dear to me and Mark. Warren will be missed Cindy korn
Shaun Udrea
January 22, 2019
Sorry for the lost of Warren. Sending prayers out to the fanily.
Barbara Jenkins
January 22, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kulp family. John was so fond of Warren and loved tell stories of their days with Boy Scott Troupe 124 and days at camp. Now they can reminisce and laugh together in heaven.
Phyllis and Skeet Young and family
January 22, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all-Warren was a wonderful person and will be missed. Hold on to your memories, as I know there are many-they will help you through.
Alex Beissel
January 21, 2019
Very sad to hear about mr. Warrens passing. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Goldy Williams
January 21, 2019
Sorry to read about Warren. He was a great guy.
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