Robert Bertrum Bellman, 101, a resident of The Highlands at Wyomissing passed away there on May 17th after a brief illness. A life long resident of the Reading area, Bob operated a paint store on Lancaster Avenue for several decades before he retired to enjoy traveling, fishing and hunting. He was a veteran of the European campaign during WWII. The son of Robert and Matilda (Kornhammer) Bellman, he was also pre-deceased by his brother, Vincent Bellman. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Rutt) Bellman, nieces and nephews, their children, and his long time friend, Charlie Whitmoyer, who was like a son to him. His love of the outdoors and the natural beauty of Berks County inspired him to contribute to Berks Nature and local rod and gun clubs. Services will be private in the Highlands at Wyomissing. Interment will be private in Aulenbach’s Cemetery. Henninger Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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