Wilbur K. Dornes

Wilbur K. Dornes,94, of Temple, passed away in Berks Heim on January 12, 2021. He was reunited in heaven with his loving wife of 72 years, Sarah Ina Dornes, who passed away in 2019.

Born February 6, 1926 in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilbur Samuel and Anna Florence (Albert) Dornes.

Wilbur was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School and was a Welder for over 32 years retiring from The Dana Corporation in 1981.

He proudly served in the United States Army for peacetime occupational forces and was a member of the American Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Wilbur was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Reading.

He loved his church, country and his Boston Terriers, but mostly of all he loved spending time with his family.  

Surviving are sons, Barry L., husband of Robin Dornes of West lawn, Pa. and Dennis D., husband of Marsha Dornes of Muhlenberg Township, Pa.

Grandchildren: Andrew and Michelle Dornes and three great grandchildren: Gaige, Briella and Dominic.

He was preceded in death by his siblings: Earl Dornes, Dorothy M. Hannahoe and Marie Lott.

Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11 am in the Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale.  A viewing will be held from 10-11 am in the funeral home.
 Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Berks County - Reading Lindy Scholar Center, 1801 N 11th St, Reading, PA 19604 or Grace Lutheran Church,  33 S 11th St, Reading, PA 19602.

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