Mrs. Carol L. Erb

Carol L. (Hauck) Erb, 87, formerly of Kutztown, died peacefully, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in her Tower Court residence on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton where she was a resident for several years. She was the widow of Lee W. Erb, who died March 3, 2022, just two days shy of their 62nd wedding anniversary. Born in Allentown, Carol was the daughter of the late Orville E. and Louise M. (Ringleben) Hauck. She was a member of St John's United Church of Christ, Kutztown, where she actively served as a member of the Women of St John's.

Following graduation from Kutztown Area High School, Class of 1955, Carol continued her education at Penn State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Physical Education in 1959.

During Carol's professional career as a teacher and coach in both the Kutztown and Brandywine Heights School Districts, Carol positively impacted her students. She was passionate about building their confidence, acknowledging their unique gifts, and encouraging them to accept themselves as they were. After 30 dedicated years, Carol retired from education.

In the community, Carol was a member of the Women's Club of Kutztown and a member of Kutztown Area Historical Society, serving on its Board of Directors for several years. Carol made it known that family was important to her, and she found great pleasure in spending time with them, especially attending the sports, concerts, and performance events of her five grandchildren. Carol also enjoyed traveling, especially vacationing in Myrtle Beach with Lee after her retirement. Wherever Carol went, she made friends.

Carol is survived by two sons, Eric L., husband of Jennifer R. (English) Erb, Kutztown; and Mark E., husband of Kerrie M. (Kyser) Erb, Bowers. There are five grandchildren: Daniel E., husband of Coryne F. (Hosmer) Erb, Boyertown; Patrick A., husband of Anna D. Delaney, Kutztown; David W., husband of Lauren E. Jardine, Breinigsville; Emerson L. Erb; and Quinn M. Erb, both of Bowers. There are also three great grandchildren, Willow F. Erb; Fiona L. Erb and Henry D. Erb. Carol was looking forward to the birth of her fourth great grandchild this week. Other survivors include sisters-in-law, Grace E. (Angstadt) widow of predeceased brother, Edward A. Hauck, Hamburg; Patricia (Erb) Leibensperger, Allentown; and Ruth Erb, Morgan Hill, CA.

At Carol's request, services will be private at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. There are no public viewing or calling hours. Please consider contributions in Carol's memory to Kutztown Area School District Education Foundation - Scholarship, 10 Deisher Lane, Kutztown, PA 19530 or www.kasdedfoundation.org/donate.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ludwickfh.com.