Bronislaw J. "Bernie" Soltysik

Bronislaw J. “Bernie” Soltysik, 95, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:39 pm at Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Guziejewski) Soltysik. Born in Reading, Mr. Soltysik was the son of the late Lawrence and Zophia (Skrabala) Soltysik. He was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Soltysik was employed by the Reading Eagle as distributor, then was the owner of Bernie and Jennie’s Bar in Reading and retired from Reider Construction as a contractor. He was one of the founding members of the Reading Archery Club, participated and placed in several Senior Olympic Archery events, coached his daughter Melanie in archery in the 1988 Olympics; received Berks County Outdoor Sportsman of the Year award in 2001; placed 1st place in Pennsylvania Farm Show Polka Dance Competition in 2005; received Outstanding Polish American Citizen Award in 2012; and dedicated 16 years of service to the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program . Mr. Soltysik is survived by his children Michelle A. Wunder wife of Kevin L. Wunder of Exeter Township; Melanie Hull wife of James Hull of Lower Alsace Township; Mark S. Soltysik husband of Beverly Soltysik of Leesport; his grandchildren Alison, Rachel, Emily, Tara, Brian, Steven and his great grandchildren Genevieve, Emmalyn, Sophiana, Patrick, Jr. Also surviving is his sister Lillian Hart wife of Stewart Hart of Muhlenberg Township and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Soltysik was preceded in death by his grandson Emidio and several brothers and sisters. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 4975 Boyertown Pike, Exeter Township Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Berks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends at Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Friday from 9:00 am to 10:45 am. Contributions may be made to the Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County, 201 Washington Street #509, Reading, PA 19601 in memory of Mr. Bronislaw J. Soltysik. Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com