John E. Loeper

John E. Loeper, 86, formerly of Reading and lately of Country Meadows, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in the care of Reading Hospital. He was known as "Jack" to his family and "Chick" to his friends. John was the loving husband of 65 years to Margaret Jean (Henry) Loeper. Born in Reading, John was a son of the late Philip W. and Margaret M. (Mayer) Loeper.

A life-long member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, John was born and raised in the parish. A devoted Catholic, he was an active member of the Holy Name Society and served as an usher for many years. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952.

John joined the Navy reserves in 1953 and was called to active duty in 1955. He was discharged honorably in 1957. After leaving the service, John worked for a time as a radiographer at American Chain and Cable and Pennsylvania Steel, but he was best known for his service as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Reading and Sinking Spring.

A lover of America's pastime, John coached baseball for the Rising Sun Athletic Association and served as an assistant coach for Central Catholic. He was also a member of the Central Catholic Booster Club.

John's memory will be forever cherished by his wife, Jeanie, his children: Kathleen A., wife of Jonathan F. Tobias, CAPT, USN (Ret.), of Williamsburg, VA; Steven J., husband of Beth A. Loeper, of Boston, MA; and John H., husband of Jennifer K. Loeper, of Coatesville, PA; his grandchildren: Lauren E., wife of Spencer Custis; Megan K., wife of James Zolty; Dean S. Loeper; Meredith L. Tobias; Nicholas E. Loeper; Jack D. Loeper; and Penelope G. Loeper; his great granddaughter, Stella Custis; and his brothers: Philip T., husband of Helen Loeper, of Albuquerque, NM; and Thomas E., husband of Margaret Loeper, of Richmond, VA.

In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his great grandson Henry Custis and his siblings Robert P. Loeper, Carl J. Loeper, Virginia M. Arentz, Paul W. Loeper, Jeanette A. Rubright, and Elizabeth L. McDonald.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be offered to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at address below or the Berks Catholic Booster Club, Berks Catholic High School, Attn: Booster Club, 955 E. Wyomissing Boulevard, Reading, PA 19611.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 1018 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19604, with burial following at Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to view at the Church from 9:00 AM until the start of Mass. Social distancing is encouraged and masks are required.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., is entrusted with services. Condolences may be expressed and a livestream of the services will be available from John's memorial page at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.