Barry L. Degler

Barry Lee Degler, 72, of Spring Township, died of natural causes March 26, 2009 at 3:04 a.m. in his son Daniel's Spring Township residence.

He was the husband of Edith (Schnabel) Degler, Spring Township, whom he married May 14, 1960.

Born November 9, 1936 in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard L. and Clara A. (Riegel) Degler.

Barry was a graduate of Mount Penn High School.

He was employed as a lineman at Met-Ed Company, Muhlenberg Township for 25 years.

Barry also worked as a mail clerk with Sovereign Bank, Reading, last working in January.

He enjoyed spending time with family and walking and playing with his dog Taffy.

Barry was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

Barry is also survived by five children: Debbie L. (Degler) Patton of Temple; Deanna L. (Degler), widow of George K. Smith; Dennis L. Degler; David A. Degler and Daniel B., husband of Alicia L. (Blough) Degler, all of Spring Township.

Other survivors include ten grandchildren: Scott H., Jr., Jessika and Brandi Patton, Crystal, Jamie and Alyssa Smith, and Derick M., Aidan S. and Alex M. Degler.

Four great-grandchildren also survive him: Julius and Nevaeh Torres and Travis, Jr. and Christian Kauffman.

There is also a sister, Judy (Degler) Steininger of West Chester and three nieces and a nephew surviving.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Michael K. Smith.

Services will be Saturday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel at Laureldale Cemetery, Rt. 61 at Tuckerton Road, Muhlenberg Township, with Rev. Jeffrey A. Raffauf officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services in the Chapel. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfunerahome.com.