Jean Bertolet

Jean Bertolet, 83, passed away Monday, September 6th at 4:44 in the morning. His final days were spent at The Abington Hospice Center in Warminster, PA surrounded by family, peaceful and loved.

"JB" was born in 1927 to John L. and Katharine (Green) Bertolet. He was raised in Wyomissing Hills where he lived until joining the navy, at 17-years-old during WWII. After the navy, he married what was to be his life-long companion, Lila (Warfield) Bertolet. He is survived by Lila and their four children: Tom W. Bertolet (Wife, Denise Bertolet), Dr. Katharine L. Bertolet (Husband, Fred Rosse), William S. Bertolet, and Anne Bertolet Rice (Husband, Andrew Rice). His grandchildren are Benjamin Bertolet, Jennifer Bertolet (Husband, Burim Osmanaj), William Bertolet Jr., Brian Bertolet, Colin Rehill, and Foster Rice. He was predeceased by his brother, John H. Bertolet, and his sister, Mary Bertolet Adams.

As a young man, JB worked with his father in the Kendall Oil business. Later, he joined his brother as co-owner of the General Tire dealership in Reading. The last 25 years of his career he worked in real estate, until his retirement in 1992.

JB's greatest joy was found with his family and on the golf course. JB was dearly loved by his friends and family. He was a kind, considerate man and a loving father who was sincere and caring with his children and grandchildren. With his warm heart and easy sense of humor he turned any gathering into a lighthearted celebration. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. In JB's words, "Happy Days are Here Again."

In his final years of life JB found peace in his faith and was a beloved member of his church family. The memorial service will be at his church, The Shillington Church of Christ, 475 Philadelphia Ave. (Rt. 724), Shillington Pa Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, family members are requesting donations be sent to The Abington Hospice Warminster, designating "staff" on the check. P.O. Box 27071 Phila., PA 19118. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, will be handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.