Carl M. Hiestand

Carl M. Hiestand, 74, of Wernersville, passed away August 26, 2019, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

He was the loving husband of Nancy L. (Ziegler) Hiestand, with whom he shared many happy years and memories.

Born in Reading he was the son of the late William and Anna Hiestand.

He was a 1966 graduate of Reading High School and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army serving two tours in Vietnam. His first tour was with the First Infantry Division and his second tour was with the Fifth Infantry Division; known as the Red Diamond Society. He reached the level of Staff Sergeant and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was also a Reading Area Community College graduate, where he received his Associates Degree and attended Alvernia University where he was three courses shy of receiving his Bachelors in Criminal Justice.

Carl was a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans of America, Chapter 10, and life member of the Bernville American Legion. He was the current Commander of Sinking Spring VFW Post 6150, past editor and president of the Society of the Fifth Division and was man of the year in 2004. He was also past president of College Manor Swimming Association and was their president for 25 years.Carl was a member of the Masonic Lodge number 549, West Reading.

He was employed by Carpenter Technology as an overhead crane operator for 28 years, retiring in 2002.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Pamela, wife of Todd Scott, York, and Jeffrey Hiestand, fiance of Kate Michaelson, Hanover. He is also survived by brother, Robert, husband of Patricia Hiestand; sister, Jean Bowman; nine grandchildren: Ashley, Shawn, husband of Robyn, Tyler, Tristin, Tanner, Gabrielle, Scarlett, Hunter, Anna; great-granddaughter, Ava; right hand and canine companion, Wyatt, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carl was predeceased by his son, Brian Hiestand, brother, William "Billy" Hiestand and brother-in-law, James Bowman.

Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 30, 2019 at 3 p.m. in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Viewing will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Disabled Veterans of America, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or St. Jude's, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Online condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

At the family's request and as a tribute to Carl, casual attire is highly recommended.