Mae M Schlegel

Mae M. (Pauley) Schlegel, 85, of Kutztown, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Lehigh Center, Macungie, where she was a patient since May 29, 2013. She was the wife of Grant O. "Buddy" Schlegel, a resident at The Lutheran Home at Topton. They were married June 7, 1946, having just celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late R. Clarence and Frances A. (Kunkle) Pauley. Mae was a member of Saint Peters United Church of Christ, Topton, where from 1943 until 2005 she was the organist and choir director. From 1992 until 2005 she was also the organist of Christ (Delong) United Church of Christ, Bowers. She graduated from Kutztown Area High School in 1945 and went on to graduate from Allentown Business School. Mrs. Schlegel worked as the executive secretary to the president of Caloric Corporation at its former Topton plant for over 11 years. She then became export manager, working in that position 24 years until her retirement in 1990. Mae was a member and former president of Jaycee Wives, Topton, and an active member of various local organizations.

She is survived by Husband; Daughter, Leora M. (Schlegel) wife of David J. Haas, Kutztown; Son, David L. husband of Cynthia K. (Gruber) Schlegel, Pottsville. Other survivors include Grandchildren, Laura E. (Haas) wife of Darek T. Teeters; Nicholas D. husband of Sundena Kate (Scholl) Haas and Matthew G. husband of Kelly A. (Hoch) Schlegel. There are also 8 Great Grandchildren, Kaylee Jane Haas, Adisyn Maye Teeters, Grant David Schlegel, Davin James Haas, Canaan Darek Teeters, Connor Nicholas Haas and twins Lexi Anne and Aubrey Jean Schlegel.

Funeral Services are Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at 10:30 AM from Saint Peters United Church of Christ, 122 West Franklin Street, Topton. Interment will follow in Zion Maxatawny Union Cemetery, Kutztown. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, and Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contribution be made to the Memorial Fund of Saint Peters United Church of Christ, 122 West Franklin Street, Topton, PA 19562. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.