Doris Hepler

Doris J. Hepler, 90, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 12:20 pm in Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Hepler who passed away March 23, 2018. They were married January 19, 1952, in Reading, PA. Born in West Lawn, Mrs. Hepler was the daughter of the late Frederick and Martha Anna (Bauer) Weller. She was a member of the former St. Thomas UCC in Reading and was a graduate of Wilson High School and Reading Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Hepler was a registered nurse who did private duty and worked for various doctors' offices in the Reading area. She was an excellent cook, baker and lover of animals. She enjoyed crocheting and embroidering and made many beautiful gifts for her family. She was also active in the Altar Guild and various other committees at St. Thomas. Mrs. Hepler is survived by her daughters Deborah A. Bautz, wife of Wayne Bautz of Sugar Hill, GA; Judith C. Rodino, wife of Louis Rodino of Birdsboro; Karen S. Fisher, wife of Thomas Fisher of Bernville and her 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Carolyn Schlappich.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reverend Charles S. Nease, Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow in Salem Shalter's Union Church Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Friday 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com