William C. Boyer, 71, of Bernville, passed away December 4, 2016, at Berkshire Center.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Martin and Dorothy (Bohn) Boyer.

He was a 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

William was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

He was employed by Steamfitter’s Union #420, retiring in 2000.

William was a member of St Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church, Robesonia.

He was a founding member of the Glenside Performance Association Car Club.

William enjoyed vacationing with his family in Stone Harbor, NJ.

He is survived by three children: Michael A., husband of Jessica Boyer, Harrisburg; Mark A. Boyer, Philadelphia; and Melissa A., wife of Richard Kretz, Reading; two siblings: Martin, husband of Lesley Boyer, Reading; and Patricia, wife of Francis Talarico, Wyomissing. Four grandchildren: Cory; Elizabeth; Xander; and Zac also survive him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church, 321 N Church St, Robesonia, PA 19551. Burial will be in St. John's (Hain’s) Church Cemetery, Wernersville. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA and Friday from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. Contributions may be made to American Red Cross, Berks County Chapter, 701 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601 or Disabled American Veterans Chapter 10, P.O. Box 13103, Reading, PA 19612. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.