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The Life of 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.

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2017.06.15

We lived a few doors down from Dorothy when my girls were only a few years old and I always had wash on the line. One day a storm was brewing when we weren't home. Without our knowing, Dorothy was kind enough to come down and take my wash off the line before the storm blew through. A heartfelt act of kindness from our neighbor and friend. Thank you Dorothy. I'll miss you.
Posted by Stephanie D

2017.06.16

Dorothy and I were members of the high school faculty at Muhlenberg High School. She was the most conscientious person that I have ever known. She devoted herself to her students and her Home Economics Suite at the high school and went far beyond what her job required. It was a privilege to have known her and to have worked with her.
Posted by Bill A

2017.06.22

She was my sewing teacher always giving motivation and a the reason I sew to this day you will me miss Miss Boyer
Posted by Sylvia E

2017.11.08
Remembering a special teacher...........

I just found out that Miss Boyer passed away earlier this year. She was my home ec teacher for three years in the 1970's and my mentor. Miss Boyer knew my goal was to become a home ec teacher myself, so she provided me with a lot of opportunities to grow as a student and prepare for college and my subsequent career. We kept in touch throughout the years and Miss Boyer always talked about the special sewing and needlework projects she was working on - just as she had when I was in her sewing class. She taught me so much and I will be forever grateful to her.
Posted by Ann L on 11/08/2017

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