BORN

1944

DIED

2017

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Reading, Pennsylvania

Terry Dunkelberger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 4, 2017.

Terry Lee Dunkelberger, 72, of Bernville, passed away in the Reading Hospital on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was the husband of Sharon L. (Cheeseman) Dunkelberger.

Born in West Reading on April 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Leroy and Lydia (Hafer) Dunkelberger. He attended Reading School District schools.

Terry was employed with OB Dyers as a Foreman for over 15 years in his younger years. Later he was employed with Cloric Foundry in production for five years. Lastly, he was employed with Reading Railroad for several years. Terry worked with his wife at their shop, Grandma's Kitchen and 6 Pak but it was more like social hour.

Terry was an avid baseball fan, in fact as a child, he was the Bat Boy at the stadium for the Fightin' Phil's. He enjoyed going to the races, eating, trips to Delaware and riding Go-Carts with Andy.

In addition to his wife, Sharon; Terry is survived by two brothers: Earl Dunkelberger and his wife, Florence and Donald Dunkelberger and his wife, Grace, two sisters: Fern (Dunkelberger) Calabrese and her husband, Ronald and Linda (Dunkelberger) George and her husband, John.

In addition to his parents, Leroy and Lydia; Terry is predeceased by a brother: Herbert Dunkelberger and five sisters: Betty (Dunkelberger Cleaver, Patricia (Dunkelberger) Snyder, Mary (Dunkelberger) Bataller, Nancy (Dunkelberger) Wilson and Donna (Dunkelberger) Slider..


Services for Terry are private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reading.

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March 8, 2017

I knew Terry and his family growing up in Riverside. Lost contact with him and then saw him many years later on a Friday at Giannotti's Restaurant on Pricetown Rd.

My condolences to his family and his brother Earl.

Kathy Esterly

March 5, 2017

Tina Confair and Bill O'Brien

We will always remember Terry with good memories from Grandma's Kitchen. He was a very good friend and will be sadly missed. Heaven got a very special angel! Family, our prayers are with you at this sad time and hope you keep Terry alive in your hearts through memories of good times together.

March 5, 2017

Stacey, Andy and Alexis Cheeseman

Already missing you. May God wrap you in his arms and provide you with his infinite blessing and comfort.

March 4, 2017

Dawn Fegley

March 4, 2017

Dawn and Eric Fegley and family

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

March 4, 2017

Melissa Wilbanks

Thanks for the fun times and the memories. Sending lots of love.

March 4, 2017

Patricia Linn

Rip uncle terry i will always remeber all the fun times i had growing up you gave me alot of fond memories

March 4, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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