Kirk R. Hetrick

Kirk R. Hetrick, 50, of Jefferson Township, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 in his residence.  Born in West Reading, Kirk was the son of Roy W. Hetrick with whom he resided and the late Betty J. (Seidel) Hetrick who passed away February 1, 2008.  He was a graduate of Tulpehocken High School where he received the Altruism Award as a senior and lived his life in this manner. Kirk also attended Penn State and DelVal.  Kirk was a dairy farmer and partner at Hetrickdale Farms, Jefferson Township.  He was also employed part time at Landis Express Trucking, Reading PA.  Besides being busy working Kirk enjoyed traveling, our national parks were always high on his list as well as British Columbia and Iceland. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Land O’ Lakes Dairy Co-Op.  In addition to his father, Kirk is survived by his siblings Joel R. Hetrick, husband of Lisa Z. Hetrick of Jefferson Township; Scott W. Hetrick husband of Lisa M. Hetrick of Tulpehocken Township; Sandra L. Kaplan wife of Sanford Kaplan of Brooksville, Florida; Beverly A. Stoudt wife of Craig Stoudt of Jefferson Township; Lorie J. Kumer wife of Joseph Kumer of Lititz; Cheryl D. Zosh wife of Daniel Zosh of Laguna Beach, California; Holly J. Boltz wife of Alan Boltz of Jefferson Township; Alison J. Strunk wife of Jeffrey Strunk of Jefferson Township and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  

Funeral Service will be held at Saint Thomas United Church of Christ 536 North Main Street, Bernville Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm.  Reverend Dr. Bruce Farrell will officiate.  Interment will follow at Host Church Cemetery, Tulpehocken Township.  The family will receive relatives and friends at Bean Funeral Home 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Thursday at Saint Thomas United Church of Christ from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 in memory of Mr. Kirk R. Hetrick. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com