1934
John
2017
John Bruckart
August 17, 1934 — January 23, 2017
John W. "JB" Bruckart, 82, of Wyomissing, went to be with his Lord & Saviour on January 23, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol (Hinnershitz) Bruckart, who shared 35 loving years together. He was the son of Russel S. & Geneva C. (Eidam) Bruckart.
John served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Reading Business Institute and was employed by Hofmann Industries as a Manager for 27 years. He was an avid fisherman & hunter and enjoyed golfing & traveling.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons: Russel K. & Scott Bruckart; daughters: Roxanne Fiorvanti, Debra Fields, Kim Bienkowski & Sue Stoltzfus; and sisters: Clara Newpher, Ethel Soraparu & Geneva Bruckart; 9 Grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, John, Jr., and daughter, Connie Grady, brothers Russel, Robert & Walter Bruckart.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 28 at Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Rd, Stevens, PA 17578, from 12:30-1:00 pm. A Celebration of Life service, followed by a light reception, will be held at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Veterans Making a Difference, 2412 Spring St, West Lawn, PA 19609. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9th St., Reading, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com
John served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Reading Business Institute and was employed by Hofmann Industries as a Manager for 27 years. He was an avid fisherman & hunter and enjoyed golfing & traveling.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons: Russel K. & Scott Bruckart; daughters: Roxanne Fiorvanti, Debra Fields, Kim Bienkowski & Sue Stoltzfus; and sisters: Clara Newpher, Ethel Soraparu & Geneva Bruckart; 9 Grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, John, Jr., and daughter, Connie Grady, brothers Russel, Robert & Walter Bruckart.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 28 at Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Rd, Stevens, PA 17578, from 12:30-1:00 pm. A Celebration of Life service, followed by a light reception, will be held at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Veterans Making a Difference, 2412 Spring St, West Lawn, PA 19609. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9th St., Reading, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com
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