Arthur Epler, Jr.

Arthur R. Epler, Jr., 77, of Wyomissing, passed away October 1, 2015 at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur R., Sr., and Margaret (Wagner) Epler.

He attended Reading High School.

Arthur worked as a metal grinder and fork truck operator for Rockwell International and Goss Graphics.

He loved hunting, family gatherings, flea markets, casinos and eating at buffets, especially Dutchway.

Arthur is survived by eight children: Sherri L., wife of Gregory S. Stull, Sr., Bernville, Barry L. Epler, MO, Steven P., husband of Karen M. Epler, Carlisle, Tracy M., wife of Steven H. Sowers, Shillington, Michele A., widow of Daniel O'Kelly, CA, Melissa L., wife of Dennis Bachman, Shillington, Misty A., wife of James H. Routson, West Lawn, Brandy N. Epler, SC; his step-daughter, Valerie Weaver, Reinholds; his sister, Janet Berger, FL; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his cousin, Charles Epler who he thought as his brother and his wife Cathy.

Services will be Saturday October 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, IL, 60693. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.