Patricia Ann Kruppenbach

Patricia Ann Kruppenbach, 89, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was the loving wife of Richard L. Kruppenbach with whom she shared 54 years of marriage before his passing in 2011.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marian (Stutzman) Schaeffer. A graduate of Muhlenberg High School, Patricia went on to study business at Ursinus College. She worked for many years as a clothing salesclerk at Burn's Department Store in Laureldale. Family and friends were very important to Pat. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Patricia is survived by a daughter, Cynthia L. Anderson, fiancé of Thomas Wallace, of Birdsboro; son Gregory D. Kruppenbach, husband of Marjory, of West Lawn; grandsons; Richard Kruppenbach, husband of Jessica, and Hunter Kruppenbach, husband of Carolyn; granddaughters; Alyssa Quinter, wife of Robbie, and Stacey Anderson; great grandchildren: Morgan, Madison, and Conrad; sister, Linda McMahon of San Jose, NM; and brothers, Harry Schaeffer of Atlanta, GA and Jere Schaeffer of Sacramento, CA.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. 739 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA, 19611. Burial at Forest Hills Memorial Park will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pat's memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd,

Birdsboro, PA, 19508, or online at www.berksarl.org

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.