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Allyn M Bengtson

December 24, 1926 — February 28, 2017

Allyn M Bengtson

Allyn M. Bengtson, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away February 28, 2017 at the Highlands.

He was the devoted husband and widower of Elizabeth (Bostwick) Bengtson, who died on February 22, 2005. On June 16, 2007, he married Merri Murdoch Woolley and they lived happily together for almost ten years.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ludwig T. and Mary (Miner) Bengtson.

Allyn was a 1949 graduate of Columbia University where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree and a 1952 graduate of Columbia University School of Business where he achieved a Master of Business degree. He served in the US Army from 1945-1947 in the Philippines. Allyn was the Founder and President of Plastics Marketing, Inc. until his retirement in 1998.

A man of strong faith, Allyn was an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Reading and later a lay minister of Christ Episcopal Church.

Allyn was a man of diverse interests. He was a knowledgeable lover of classical music and history. He also played tennis for years and later played golf. But most of all, it must be said about Allyn Bengtson, that he loved his daughters.

In addition to his wife Merri, Allyn is survived by three daughters: Beverly B., wife of Joseph A. Hill, Dallas, TX; Elizabeth M. Bengtson, M.D., Quechee, VT; and Alice B., wife of Oliver G. Brewer, III, San Diego, CA; and five grandsons. He is also survived by his two step daughters, Susan Woolley Mara and Cheryl Woolley, whom he loved.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at the Highlands at Wyomissing, 2000 Cambridge Ave, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Endowment Fund of the Highlands at the above address and Christ Episcopal Church, 435 Court St, Reading, PA 19601. Online condolences can be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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