Gerald Donald Evans

Gerald D. Evans "Jerry", 89, passed away on October 7, 2023 at The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Margaret S. Evans. They shared 63 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Thelma E. Edwards, adopted son of grandparents Thomas J. Evans, and Jennie M. Evans, with Russell C. Kunkel and Doris J. Kunkel continuing parental care upon the death of Thomas and Jennie Evans. Gerald graduated from Reading High School in 1952. He was drafted and served in the US Army, and Army Reserves. He was stationed in Germany and received the Good Conduct Medal. He received a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education from Temple University. He worked as an educator for over 40 years. He was a print shop teacher in the Reading School District at Northwest Junior High, Reading High, and Northmont. Gerald was coordinator and then principal at the Berks Votech West in Leesport, Pa. He was an administrator for Berks Votech West, and Reading Muhlenberg Votech night school programs, as well as, an administrator for the Berks Career Assessment Center and RACC.

Gerald was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in West Reading, serving on church council, and was active in the food pantry for many years. He was a member of F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge 62, Rajah Shrine, and Scottish Rite. He enjoyed the Masonic Train Club, playing golf, bowling, and darts. He was a Cub Scout, and Boy Scout leader. Gerald enjoyed attending his daughter's musical performances, and his granddaughter's sporting events. Gerald was a Phillies and Yankees fan, attending many memorable Yankees games with his son. Gerald will be remembered for always helping anyone he could, from summer youth programs, to Meals On Wheels. He especially loved old time radio, tv, and movies.

Left to treasure his memory are his wife Margaret, daughter Amy Evans, son Thomas Evans, grandchildren Charlotte Evans, and Violet Evans, and his sister Doreen Moll. Gerald was predeceased by his mother Thelma E. Edwards, adopted parents (grandparents) Thomas J. Evans and Jennie M. Evans, his parental caregivers Russell C. Kunkel, and Doris J. Kunkel, brother Russell J. Kunkel, and daughter- in- law Nena M Evans.

The funeral will be held on Saturday October 28, 2023, at 11:00a.m, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 336 Franklin Street, West Reading, PA, 19611. A viewing will be held 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. at the church. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.