Michael Joseph Blatt 66, died April 21 in Allentown. He was the son of the late Joseph & Gloria (Dunkel) Blatt.
Mike lived in Kutztown for most of his life and worked and volunteered in a number of locations including his parents
business, The Kutztown Diner.
Mike was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School , Class of 1967, and Allentown Barber College. He was a volunteer
fire fighter, part time auxillary police officer, and long time employee of Kutztown Publishing Company. He also
worked for a local dispatch service, Moyer Plumbing & Heating, and Fitness by Ina.
In his younger years, Mike played community baseball, softball and enjoyed hunting at his cabin near Wellsboro.
An avid NASCAR fan, he worked on race cars with Freddie Adams and owned an Austin Healy convertible. Later
he enjoyed watching and talking about sports especially the Phillies.
His favorite destination was the beach and he loved to cruise and explore different islands. He was a fan of classic rock
and often blasted music by the Eagles while working around the house. He enjoyed attending concerts and dining out.
He was a member of St. Johns UCC in Kutztown, and was a devoted family man. People will remember him for his
daily walks with his Golden Retrievers buy his side,.
He is survived by his wife Diane Nolfe-Blatt, Reading, son Scott husband of Melissa of Kempton, daughters Wendy, partner
of Todd Stewart of Mohnton, Alexis of Kutztown. grandchildren Todd and Ever Stewart, Nieces Meredith and Hannah Schmoyer.
Services Tuesday April 26th at 10:30 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 W. Main Street, Kutztown. Interment in Berks County Memorial Garden.
Visitation with the family April 25th 7- 8:30 PM in the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Inc., , 346 W. Main St., Kutztown
In lieu of flowers contributions maybe made to Victory Junction Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317
For online condolences please visit www.hildenbrandfuneralhome.com.