Kenneth P. Beck, age 79, of Reading, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021 in Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born in Reading, the son of Beatrice E. (Schaeffer) Beck Froelich of Reading and the late Paul E. Beck.

Kenneth was a graduate of Oley Valley High School class of 1961. He also attended Arizona State.  He was a U. S. Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War.

He had worked at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, East Earl, PA retiring in 2007.

Kenneth is survived by his mother Beatrice and his nieces, nephews and cousins.

A viewing will be Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00AM at the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street Fleetwood. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Reading.