Rodney (Rod) W. Burkert, 88 of Blandon passed away on September 19, 2019 at Berks Heim.

Rod was born in West Reading to Arthur W. Burkert and N. Belle (Lance) Burkert on September 27, 1930.  He was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School.  Rod and his wife May (Coleman) Burkert were married for 56 years until she passed away on June 16, 2007.  He worked as an industrial guard at Western Electric Lucent Technology for over 30 years. Rod's interest in history lead to his volunteer work as a director and charter member of the Fleetwood Historical Society.  He also was an avid family genealogist and arrowhead collector. He loved the outdoors and shared his passions for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, canoeing, gardening, and woodworking with his family. He was a Life Member of the NRA and member of the Ruffed Grouse Society and the Oley Valley Heritage Society.

Rod was also preceded in death by a son, Daniel J. Burkert, brothers Wellington (Welly), Robert, and Richard Burkert, and daughter-in-law, Donna Burkert.

Rod is survived by his children: William D. Burkert of Fleetwood, PA; Ronald P. (Amy) Burkert of Oakmont, PA; Glenn C. (Sarah) Burkert of Alexandria, VA; Cynthia E. (Larry Merkl) Burkert of Reading, PA; Jeffrey S. (Allene Lubin) Burkert of Rockingham, VT; seven grandchildren: Brian; Stephanie, Allison, and Kendal; Jason and Amy; and Burke; and 12 great-grandchildren: Daniel and Anna; Blake, Ella, and Carter; Elise and Amelia; Addison; Levi and Calvin; and Maya and Tiago.

There will be a private family viewing at the funeral home followed by private graveside service and interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fleetwood Historical Society, 110 Arch St., Suite 1, Fleetwood, PA 19522; Phone: (610) 944-5800.