John W. Aulenbach, Sr.

John W. Aulenbach, Sr., 96, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 8:45 am at Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Fern A. (Angstadt) Aulenbach who passed away March 8, 2024 and to whom he was married to for 76 years. Born in Reading, Mr. Aulenbach was the son of the late George A. and Dorothy M. (Leid) Aulenbach. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Reading and was employed as a presser for William O. Flatt Printers in Reading for 27 years then for Boyertown Publishing Company finally was a valet attendant at Granite Pointe in Reading retiring in 2016. Mr. Aulenbach is survived by his daughter Susan L. Schweitzer wife of Kenneth Schweitzer of Reading and was preceded in death by his son John W. Aulenbach, Jr. He is also survived by his granddaughter Lynn A. Sell and his great grandsons Darren P. Sell and Austin M. Sell. 

Funeral Service will be held at Bean Funeral Home, 129 East Lancaster Ave. Shillington, Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 am. Reverend Bruce Osterhout will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church 601 North Front Street, Reading, PA 19601 in memory of Mr. John W. Aulenbach, Sr. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com