Joseph Rotkiske Jr

Joseph Anthony Rotkiske Jr., 71, of Birdsboro passed away on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph A. Rotkiske Sr. and Veronica (Griswold) Rotkiske.
Mr. Rotkiske is survived by son Joseph A. Rotkiske III. of Wernersville and daughter Patricia A. Stockholm, wife of Richard, of Wernersville. Joseph is also survived by his life companion, Lucy Jones and three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers; Edward Rotkiske of Melbourne Florida, Dennis Rotkiske of Philadelphia and two sisters; Joann Reynolds of Exeter, Lisa Getrost of Shillington. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one grandchild.
Joseph proudly served in the Navy Seabees and had a long career as a master electrician. He loved to cook and tell war stories and elaborate about his adventures at work.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlaine Road Exeter Township, Tuesday June18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Amy S. Landis will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date at the convenience of the family. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.