Earl R. "Buddy" Bansner

Earl R. "Buddy" Bansner, 81 of Reading, passed away Thursday September 7, 2017 in his residence. He was the husband of Enid (Jacobs) Bansner of Reading. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert Bansner and Lillian (Snyder) Bansner. He was a high school graduate of Reading High, was a member of the Boy Scouts for over 60 years and was a US Air Force veteran. Earl was also affiliated with many other organizations including Berks County and Reading Fire Fighters, Union and Mt. Penn Fire Co., Stony Creek A.A. and was a honorary member of the Reading England Fire Service. Earl worked as a curator for the Reading Area Firefighters Museum for 13 years and for the Reading Fire department for 40 years, retiring as a second deputy chief. Earl also was the owner and operator of a painting and papering business for 40 years which he started with his father. He is survived by three sons, Steven R. husband of Lisa of Reading, Stuart M. husband of Candie of Reading and Scott J. husband of Crisanne of Muhlenberg. He is also survived by five grandchildren Katie, Sam, Lauren Emily and Tyler and two great grandchildren Alexis and Brayden. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday September 13, 2017 from 7:00 pm 9:00 pm at the Lutz Funeral Home, 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Mt. Penn. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday September 14, 2017 in the Lutz Funeral Home. Interment in Wyomissing Cemetery Gouglersville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Reading Area Fire Fighters Museum, 501 S. 5th St., Reading, PA 19602. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com