Chester J Robertson Jr

Chester J. Robertson, Jr., 79, of Albany Township, Kempton, died Friday, November 28, 2008 in his residence. He was the husband of Susan R. (Ryan) Robertson. They were married June 2, 1951.

Born in New Rochelle, New York, he was a son of the late Dr. Chester J. Sr., and Irma M. (Flick) Robertson. He earned an associate’s degree at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Kempton New Church, Kempton, PA. He was a self-employed farmer, carpenter and painter in Kempton since 1955, retiring in 1989. Mr. Robertson was a volunteer with the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton Fire Company, and the Kempton Fair for many years. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a Boy Scout Leader in Kempton. He also was a Master Bander with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Washington, DC.

He is survived by Wife, Sons, Douglas A., husband of Zanna A. (Alden) Robertson, John C. Robertson, and James M., husband of Cheryl L. (Angstadt) Robertson, all of Kempton; Sister, Jayne (Robertson) Humberger, Allentown. In addition, there are 3 Grandchildren, Lindsey R. Dietrich, Alex R. Robertson, and Devin M. Robertson. Mr. Robertson was awaiting the birth of his future Great Granddaughter. He was predeceased by a Brother, Dr. Allan Robertson.

Memorial Services are Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 4:00 PM in Kempton New Church, 583 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA 19529. Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family. Visitation is from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at the church.

The family requests contributions be made to the Berks Visiting Nurse Association, 1170 Berkshire Blvd, Reading, PA 19610 or Hawk Mountain Kestrel Nesting Box, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA 19529. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.