Earl O Schlegel

Earl O. Schlegel, Jr., 87, of Hereford Township, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Fern M. (Ruff) Schlegel whom he married on August 5, 2000. His first wife, Pauline M. (Fegely) Schlegel died on April 30, 1999.

Born in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Earl O., Sr., and Alice (Jewett) Schlegel. Earl was a devoted member of Salem Bible Church, Macungie, where he served as a Deacon and a past Treasurer.  He was employed as a truck driver for Knoll Inc., East Greenville, for over 40 years, retiring in 1990. Earl was avid hunter who also loved to roller-skate. He was a member of Campers for Christ and a former member of a local bowling league.

In addition to his wife of 16 years, Fern, Earl in survived by 5 Children, Grant E., husband of Donna E. (Schmoyer) Schlegel, Hereford Township, Owen E. Schlegel, Telford, Donna M. (Schlegel), wife of Thomas R. Ossman, Pennsburg, Charlotte M. Schlegel, wife of Joseph T. Zajewski, Hereford Township, and Faith M. (Schlegel), wife of Larry G. Zong, Sr., Allentown; 14 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren. Earl was predeceased by his first Wife, Pauline; Parents; Brother, Eugene Schlegel; and a Great-Grandson, Drake D. Pireda.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM in Salem Bible Church, 8031 Salem Bible Church Road, Macungie, with Pastor Richard Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Bible Church Cemetery, Macungie. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in Earl's memory to Salem Bible Church, 8031 Salem Bible Church Road, Macungie, PA  18062. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, PA.