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Rothermel Book

The Rothermel Family Association of Berks County announces a new publication. "Rothermel Heritage and Families in America." With over 80,000 names the book traces the roots of the first three immigrants to the Palatinate region in presnt day Germany in the late 1600s. A limited number of books were printed, when they are gone, they are gone. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this family treasure. Click here for more information and a printable order form.

Births

A daughter, Isabella Georgia Rothermel, was born on March 24, 2011. Her parents are Christopher J. Rothermel and Megan E. (Dry) Rothermel, currently of Kutztown, PA.

Reading Hospital: A daughter was born to Arthur III & Jacqueline Rothermel of Maidencreek Township, Berks County, PA

Reading Hospital: A son was born to Jason & Brittany (Rothermel) Diefenderfer of Lower Alsace Township, Berks County, PA

Engagements

Terry L. Rothermel of Maidencreek Twp. and Giovanna Nassi of Hellertown

Daniel Miller, Jr. and Jill Rothermel of Maidencreek Township.

Andrew Todd Rothermel, son of Todd and Stacey Rothermel of Gilbertsville, PA was engaged to Jessica Marie Ziegler, daughter of Kevin and Donna Ziegler of Boyertown, PA on June 15th, 2011

Michael Lilley and Arielle Rothermel Reading, PA

Heather Gerhard and Jesse Hanks of Clifton, VA

Weddings

Russell C. Delp Jr. and Susan I. Blankenship of Ruscommanor Township, Berks County, PA.

Laurie Bauer & Mathew L. Folk were married May 9, 2010 in St. Peter's UCC, Fleetwood.

Rev. Mark I. Rothermel and Nancy A. Drumheller were married August 7, 2010 at Faith Evangelical Congregational Church, Temple.

   Christopher J. Rothermel and Megan E. Dry, currently of Kutztown, PA, were united in marriage on September 10, 2011

Anniverseries

On August 2, 2011 Todd and Stracy Rothermel of Gibertsville celebrated their 25th Wedding anniversery.

45th: Richard and Sharon Barrell married June 25 in New Jerusalem Reformed Church.

25th: Franklin and Patricia (Akers) Etchberger on August 9, 2011.

38th: David L. and Patricia A. (Burgert) Glauser in July 2011.

Graduations

Hamburg School District, Pennsylvania. Starlite Faye Rothermel, June 10, 2011

Alec D. Sheaffer, daughter of Jeffery M. Sheaffer and Shannon L. (Rothermel) Sheaffer graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in June 2011. Alec will be attending the University of Pittsburgh to study Physical Therapy and will be a member of the Pitt diving team.

Jonathan Brewer Rothermel graduated magna cum laude June 1, 2011 from Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, MD

Alexander M. Hummel graduated from Buffalo University.

Spencer Hummel graduated from Monroe Community College.

Helaina J. Hummel graduated with honors from Pittsford Sutherland High School.

Peter W, Gerhard graduated from Penn State, Berks Campus.

                Moving?            Don't leave us behind!

Don't forget to inform the Rothermel Family Association when you move or when changing your E-mail address. Returned newsletters cost money! There is a significant expense to the association for all of the returns. This year 122 newsletters were returned because folks moved and didn't notify us. Not only did those people miss out on the newsletter but they didn't get the new Rothermel genealogy book flyer either. If you are planning a move or know of someone who is please notify us! Please view the list of missing persons. If you know anyone on the Missing Persons list tell them to contact us and update their address information so they will learn about the new book and receive future issues of the newsletter. List of missing persons.