Donald N. Schildt

Donald N. Schildt, 86, of Blandon, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Keystone Villa where he had resided since September. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Field) Schildt. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Norman L. and Dorothy C. (Davis) Schildt.

Donald graduated from Reading High School and started his first job at Western Electric where he met his wife of 52 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Reserve. He spent the majority of his career working for Hewlett-Packard in software development, sales and training. Locally, he was known for his consulting work in bank security systems and he played an integral role in the development of the first 911 system in Berks County.

Donald had a heart for veterans and a passion for saving animals. But, more than anything, he had a heart for Jesus and for his family (immediate and extended). He attended Glad Tidings Church in Reading.

Donald is survived by his beloved daughter, Denise R. Fried, wife of Dr. Martin, of Scottsdale, AZ. He was preceded in death by his sister Patsy Perrotto.

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'" John 11: 25-26

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM with services beginning at 6:00 PM at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary by visiting www.support.bestfriends.org or GT Church  by visiting https://gtchurch.online/. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visitwww.LutzFuneralHome.com