E. Kenneth Stauffer

Born in Gilbertsville he was the son of the late Eden and Sallie (Krause) Stauffer.

Kenneth was a 1941 graduate of Boyertown High School. He was a WWII Navy Veteran; he was a seaman serving on the USS Boston. Kenneth was a member and served as an usher, of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown; formerly served as both a treasurer and usher at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sassamansville, Boyertown Lions Club, Oley American Legion; Boyertown Area Historical Society and other historical societies in the Berks County.

He worked on a punch press at the former Boyertown Auto Body Works for over 30 years.

Kenneth enjoyed following the musical activities of his grandchildren.

Surviving with his wife, Ruth is a son Michael K., husband of Jody (Slaughter) Stauffer of California; a daughter, Carole A., wife of Daniel F. Kershetsky of Bechtelsville; three grandchildren, Brandon Stauffer of California; Julia and Alexander Kershetsky of Bechtelsville. He was predeceased by a sister Alverda Reppert.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 16, 2012 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown. Reverend John G. Pearson will officiate.

A viewing will be Monday between 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. at the church.

Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Sassamansville.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit, P. O. Box 93, Boyertown, PA 19512

Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown.