Anna S. Himmelreich, 84, of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2014 in her residence. The wife of the late Lee K. Himmelreich who passed in 1974.
Born on October 23, 1929, in Oley Township the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Rathje) Berndt.
She was a graduate of Oley Valley High School. Anna was employed for many years by the former Western Electric, Reading retiring in 1978. She also helped George Miller IV Auction Co., Fleetwood to help set up for auctions. Other employment included the former Fleetwood Shirt Corp.
Anna was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood and Ruscombmanor Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a very loving and devoted mother who loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She never missed the Tuesday bowling club. Anna was an avid gardener who loved flowers which would surround her vegetable garden.
Anna is survived by children Elaine R. (Himmelreich) wife of the late Karl Bair of Wilmington, Delaware and Larry L. Himmelreich husband of Deborah Himmelreich of Reading. Also two grandchildren Kristen (Bair) wife of Corey Hink of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Stephanie (Bair) wife of Matthew Hollinshead of New Castle, Delaware.
Great grandchildren Evangeline Hink, Anastacya Hink, Ethaniel Hink, Abigail Hollinshead and Noah Hollinshead.
Also surviving are three siblings Leona (Berndt) wife of the late Henry Heffner of
Douglasville, Leon Berndt husband of Louisa Berndt of Fleetwood and Rea Berndt husband of Esther, Berndt of Reading. Anna was preceded in death by her grandson Eric R. Bair.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. A viewing will be held from 10:00a.m. to time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anna's memory to the American Cancer Society, 490 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605.