Bret A. Kegarise, age 43, of Railroad Road, Germansville PA, died Thursday, June 7, 2001 in Milford Township, Bucks County. He was the Husband of Donna R. (Krause) Kleppinger Kegarise. The couple celebrated their 17th Wedding Anniversary last month.

Born in Allentown PA, he was the Son of James E. and Geraldine J. (Gorby) Kegarise of Breinigsville PA. He was a Member of the United Church of Christ. He was a Truck Driver for Hornet Express, Newark NJ for the last 5 years. Prior to that he was a Truck Driver for J.J. Sullivan & Sons, Hingham MA and Eastern Industries, Kutztown PA.

He was an Assistant Coach for Northwestern Youth Wrestling, a former Volunteer Fireman for Community Fire Company and a Member of the Blue Mountain Pool League.

He is survived by his Wife and Parents; Sons, Jesse B. Kegarise and Jeremy J. Kegarise, both at home; Step sons, Chad M. Kleppinger and Joseph B. Price of Emmaus PA; Step Daughter, Kristy M. Price, at home; Brothers, James G. Kegarise of Zionsville PA and Kevin E. Kegarise of Catasauqua PA; Sisters, Vanessa F. Andre and Deborah L. Dietrich of Mertztown PA; and 4 Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Family and Friends may Call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, in the Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to the Family c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.