Gerald A. Brown

Gerald A. Brown, 96, of Reading passed away Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 in Rittenhouse Senior Living. He was the husband of Trula V. (Sturgill) Brown. Born in Reading he was a son of the late Robert P. and Marion (Strausser) Brown. Gerald was a graduate of Reading High School in 1934 and attended the Wyomissing Polytechnical Institute. He was originally a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Reading and a member of Floral City U.M. Church-Floral City, FL. Gerald was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II where he served as a gyroscope specialist on Mine Sweeper Vessels in the Pacific Theater. He played for several local baseball and basketball teams. He enjoyed shipbuilding, clock building and arts and crafts. He was a carpenter and master craftsman and always maintained a sense of humor. Gerald was a machine erector for 45 years for Textile Machin e Works until his retirement in 1978. After retirement, he taught children about World War II, the U.S. Navy and its Ships. In addition to his wife, Gerald is survived by: One Son: Terry L. Brown husband of Diana of Germansville, PA; One Daughter: Bonnie L. Sekella of Reading; Two Granddaughters: Gretchen A. and Justine A. Schade; Two Great-Grandchildren: Jaden T. and Chase P. Sarangoulis; One Sister: Shirley R. Burns of Pottstown and One Half Brother: Richard Hoverter. He was pre-deceased by Three Sisters: Jean Bouchter, Doris Brown and Elizabeth Brown and One Brother: Ronald E. Brown. There are also Three Step-Daughters: Sue, Linda and Joan. Services and Interment private at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of Flowers, Contributions may be made to Floral City U.M. Church8480 E. Marvin St. Floral City, FL 34436-4724. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visitwww.LutzFuneralHome.com