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William L. Joerger

September 10, 1935 — July 22, 2019

William L. Joerger

William L. Joerger, Sr., 83, devoted husband and loving father, passed away in his Morgantown residence, Monday, July 22, 2019. His wife, Sonia C. (Weber) Joerger, passed away in 2010.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert and Lena (Lieb) Joerger.

William was a member of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, where he was an active member of his church community.

A graduate of North Catholic High School of Philadelphia, William went on to graduate from the Siebel School of Technology, Chicago, IL. He worked as an Assistant Brew Master at C. Schmidt's & Sons Brewery, Philadelphia, and the Heilman Brewing Company, Baltimore, MD.

An avid singer, William sang with Germania Maennerchor. He loved taking cruises and was a world-wide traveler. He enjoyed working outdoors.

William is survived by his children: William L. Joerger, Jr., husband of Catherine, of Ephrata; Joyce M. Rainier wife of James, of Philadelphia; Joan Joerger Bonomo, fiance of John Risser, of Ephrata; Patricia M. Salemno, wife of John, of Douglasville. He is also survived by his fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his siblings: Marie Heiser; Lena Felderhoff; Alberta Brecht; Rita Brown; and Elizabeth Brecht.

William is predeceased by his siblings; Gertrude Mastrosante; Leo Joerger; and Bernhard Joerger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 11:00 am at St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, 2020 Chestnut Hill Rd. Mohnton, PA 19540. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Williams' memory may be offered to St. Benedict's at the above address.

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

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