Joseph A. Krotulski

Joseph Anthony Krotulski, 64, of Ruscombmanor Township, died March 2, 2011 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.

He was the husband of Sandra Lee (Entzminger) Krotulski whom he married April 1, 1967.

Born December 4, 1946 in Reading, he was a son of the late Anthony Charles and Charlotte S. (Wysakowski) Krotulski.

Joseph was a 1964 graduate of Mt. Penn High School.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Joseph was employed as a grid caster with General Battery for 14 years and later, as a wire drawer with Carpenter Technology, Muhlenberg Township, for 18 years, retiring in 2006. He most recently was employed part-time as a security guard with Security Guards, Inc., Wyomissing.

He enjoyed golfing and going to casinos.

Also surviving are two children: Theodore J. Krotulski of Murfreesboro, TN and Susan M., wife of Steven M. Hoey of Maidencreek Township.

Other survivors include a brother, James E., husband of Kim Krotulski of Sinking Spring and three grandchildren, Jared Hoey, Nicolas Krotulski and Layne Krotulski.

Joseph was predeceased by a brother, William Chlebowski.

A Memorial Service will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A visitation will be held from 12:30-1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

Contributions may be made to: St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 316, Reading, PA 19603. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.