Sterling H Adam

Sterling H. Adam, 85, of Kutztown, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the widower of Ella Mae (Grove) Adam, who died January 28, 1995.

Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late Herman and Erma (Fegely) Adam. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown, where he was a former Sunday school teacher and church council member. Sterling was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II. He was a 1945 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and the former Allentown Business School. He was employed as national sales manager by Atlas Minerals and Chemicals, Mertztown, for 50 years retiring in 2002. Mr. Adam served as a member of the Kutztown Borough Council for over 25 years, serving as director of parks and recreation. Sterling was a member and former president of the Kutztown Lion’s Club and a former member and past president of the Kutztown Jaycees.

He is survived by Sons, Michael S. Adam and David G. Adam, both of Kutztown, and Grandchildren, Shannon M. Adam and Ross M. Adam. He was predeceased by Sisters, Margaret “Mickey” Adam and Alverda Krause, and Brothers, Marvin Adam and Kermit Adam.

Funeral Services are Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM from Ludwick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, 19530 Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 357 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.