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- James R. “Jim” Zerr, Jr., 67, of Wernersville, passed away March 13, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra S. (Straub) Zerr, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.
Jim, a son of the late James R. and Margie E. (Kissling) Zerr, Sr., was born in Reading. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Matthew J. Zerr husband of Jamie, Wernersville; a daughter, Samantha S., wife of Derek B. Hain, Mohnton; a sister, Betty Ann, wife of Ken McAfee, Morgantown; and two grandchildren, Gavin M. Zerr, and Savannah S. Hain.
He was a member of St. Peters UCC, West Lawn.
Jim was employed as a truck driver and warehouse manager at C&S Medical Supply before retiring in 1999. He was also employed as a paid driver for the Wyomissing Fire Dept. He was previously head of security at Mom’s Mall, Morgantown, until its closing, and head of security at Maple Grove Raceway, during his working career.
He was a lifetime member of the Robesonia Fish & Game, Junior Fire Dept. of the City of Reading, and the Aristes Fire Dept. in Cunningham Twp. He was a past member and officer of the Berks County Firemen’s Assoc., Fire Chief Assoc., A.F.P.A, and the PA Arson Investigation Assoc.
He participated in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial every year in Emmitsburg, MD, as an escort for fallen fire fighter families.
Jim was the former chief of Fritztown Fire Co. from 1996-2001, and president of Zone 4 from 1987-1997. He served on the Borough Council in Sinking Spring from 2006-2010.
Services will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, Mar. 18th, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, with his pastor the Rev. Kris Hayden, officiating. A viewing will be held from 4:00 PM, until the time of services. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
Online Condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com
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1952 - 2019 (67 years)
