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Robert J. Devlin

June 11, 1930 — April 11, 2025

Robert J. Devlin

Robert J. "Bob" Devlin, 94, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Phoebe Berks. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy J. (Merkel) Devlin. They shared 73 years of love, and wonderful memories.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late James J. and Florence (Artz) Devlin. Bob was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, and an active member of Sacred Heart Church.

In addition to his wife, Dorothy, those cherishing Bob's memory are his children: Linda Grill (Dana), Terrence Devlin, Eileen Geiss (Drew), and Marie Minnich (David); his grandchildren: Mischala, Alison, Brandon, Dustin, Taylor, and Christian; as well as his great-grandchildren: Alex, Kaia, Ellie, and Bryson. He was predeceased by his siblings: Patricia, Hamilton, James, Jr., and Farrell.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 740 Cherry St, West Reading, PA 19611, with inurnment to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's honor to Sacred Heart Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/.

Edward J. Kuhn, Inc, 739 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611 is honored to serve Bob's family. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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