Ronald C A Trumbauer

Ronald C. A. “Butch” Trumbauer, 44, of Rockland Township, died unexpectedly Friday, October 12, 2012 in his residence.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Janice M. Trumbauer, companion of Warren O. Reinhart, Topton, and the late Ronald A. Trumbauer, who died April 9, 2010. He was a 1985 graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Topton. He attended Berks County Vocation School from 1985 to 1989. Ronald achieved his Journeyman Plumbers License. He was employed as a flow technician by Akrion Systems, Fogelsville, from 1996 to 2011; Prior to that he worked for A-1 Electric, Kutztown, from 1995 to 1996, Deck and Patio, Kutztown, from 1994 to 1995, Roy J. Fritz Plumbing, Shoemakersville, from 1993 to 1994, and Trumbauer’s Plumbing and Heating, Topton, from 1985 to 1993. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and the outdoors.

He is survived by He is survived by his Mother, Son, Zachary T. Trumbauer, a student of the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA; Sister, Connie M. Metzger, Breinigsville; Brother, Brian R., husband of Amy (Bond) Trumbauer, Topton; Step-Brother, Josh, husband of Jan Reinhart, Herber City, UT; Maternal Grandmother, Arlene A. Peiffer, Topton; Nieces and Nephews, Jamie, Austin and Devin Metzger, Emma and Charlie Trumbauer. He was predeceased by Maternal Grandfather, Charles W. Peiffer, and Paternal Grandparents, Arthur L., and Elsie B. Trumbauer.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Ludwick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, 19530. Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.

Flowers may be sent, or contributions may be made to the Zachary T. Trumbauer College Education Fund, c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.