John Rufe Hallowell, 81, of Wernersville, died August 6, 2007.
He was the husband of Gertrude (Tobias) Hallowell, whom he married 60 years ago on June 21, 1947.
Born in Reading, PA on May 6, 1926, he was a son of the late John Klos and Marguerite (Rufe) Hallowell.
He was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield.
John was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School, where he played football.
He was a Merchant Marine Veteran serving in WWII.
John was employed 46 years with Reading Heater and Supply Company, Reading, retiring as President in 1992.
He is also survived by two sons, J. Michael, husband of Susan E. (Eshenaur) Hallowell of Reading and David L., husband of Sherrie L. (Hughes) Hallowell of South Heidelberg Township.
Other survivors include three grandchildren, Matthew J. of Denver, Colo., Michael A. of Shillington and Megan A. of Reading.
John is also survived by a sister, Marjorie Ann (Hallowell) wife of James V. Gallagher of South Heidelberg Township.
There is also one great grandson, Beau Connor Stricker, of Shillington.
He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Rebecca Sue (Hallowell) Stricker, who died January 14, 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately in St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church, Whitfield. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540, or the Humane Society, 1801 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
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