William Pickup Jr.

William Philip Pickup, Jr., 75, passed away December 6, 2021, in his Wyomissing residence. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Johnston) Pickup. Born in Dauphin County, he was a son of the late William P., Sr., and Sophie (Florick) Pickup. After spending his early years in Forestville, Pa., his family moved to Reading in 1956. It was here where fate put his back yard across the alley from the back yard of his future bride. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1964. Soon after he started working at Dana Corporation. He and two partners started the Guntraders in the early 80’s. After more than 35 years at Dana he retired. Taking over as sole proprietor, he maintained the Guntraders until 2019. William was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading. William was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, William P., III, husband of Kathleen Pickup and Michael, husband of Meghan Pickup: two siblings, Michael, husband of Nancy Pickup and Anna Jesse. Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive him. Prayer services will be private. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.