Dorothy J Boyer

Dorothy J. Boyer, 91, of Kutztown, died on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township.

Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Milton G. and Jennie A. (Ramer) Boyer. Miss Boyer was a faithful and devoted member of Saint John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Dorothy received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, in 1947 and a Master's Degree in Institutional Administration from Drexel University, Philadelphia, in 1965. A Home Economics teacher, Miss Boyer taught for one year in the Richland Borough, Lebanon County, High School, then taught 33 years in the Muhlenberg School District, until her retirement in 1981. Dorothy was a member of the Pennsylvania; South Berks; and Muhlenberg Retired Teachers Associations.

Dorothy is survived by a Niece, Nancy L. (Boyer) wife of Dr. Leon Riegel, Annville, Lebanon County; and a dear friend Erin D. (James) widow of Forrest F. "Bushy" Hertzog, Mertztown, along with Erin's family. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by a Sister, Maude E. Boyer, a Brother, William J. Boyer and her beloved dogs, Fluffy, Brandi and Snowball.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 2:00 PM from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with her pastor, Reverend Mary Ann Hamm, officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown.  Family and friends may call on Friday, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made in Dorothy's memory to Saint John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 201 East Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530; Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508; or Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.