Harry David Eshleman, 85, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family May 10, 2015, in the Kutztown Manor. Born in Chicago, IL, to Paul and Selina Eshleman on October 4, 1929, he was raised in Lititz, PA. He was a graduate of the University of Chicago and received his Master’s from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Eshleman is survived by his wife: Barbara N. Peters, Kutztown and children: Lisa E. Foster, VT, Janice Eshleman, Lyons, Lynne Brolly, Bethlehem, Jonathan Peters, State College, and Jennifer Reimert, Kutztown. Thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. He was a Veteran of the Army, having served in Korea. He was a member of St. John’s UCC, Kutztown. He retired from Kutztown University in 1989 following 25 years of teaching. He taught communication courses and was also a professor of journalism and served as advisor for the school newspaper and yearbook. In addition to writing poetry, he was actively involved in promoting poetry. He served on the board of the Wallace Stevens Poetry Society and was President from 1995-1999. He hosted “Poet’s Pause” on BCTV for many years. He served as editor of Bookends, the publication for the Berks County Library Association. He published a large number of works ranging from poetry to essays. Many of his plays as well as musicals were performed at Kutztown University. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 15, 2015, at 11 AM, from St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, PA 19530. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Friends may call Friday, from 10 AM until time of service at the church. Contributions, in memory of Harry, may be made to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary at www.hawkmountain.org and / or to the Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, PA 19530. The Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Inc., Kutztown has charge. To express online condolences for the family, please visit www.hildenbrandfuneralhome.com