Randy L. Warmkessel

Randy L. Warmkessel, 70, of Mertztown, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Karen M. (Krick) Warmkessel. They were married March 24, 1979. Born in Allentown, Randy was a son of the late Warren H. and Miriam A. (Haas) Warmkessel. Randy was a member of Zion's Union Church, Maxatawny, where he was a member of Zion (Maxatawny) Union Cemetery Board of Director's; a past member of church council; a past member of the property committee; past captain of the dartball team.

Randy was a graduate of Kutztown Area Senior High School, Class of 1973. Randy was a member of the golf team.

Randy was employed by East Penn Manufacturing Company, Lyon Station, retiring after 47 years, as supervisor of packaging in the cable department.

Randy enjoyed golfing, bowling, throwing darts and coached softball and little league. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife of 47 years, Karen, Randy is survived by a daughter, Tara M. (Warmkessel), wife of Ronald R. Berger, Kutztown; son, Alex M., husband of Michaela A. (Holleran) Warmkessel, Mertztown. Other survivors include two grandchildren: Lila M. Berger and Logan R. Berger. There is also a sister, Linda L. (Warmkessel), wife of Philip G. Menges, York Springs, Adams County. There is also a sister-in-law, Jane A. (Kunkel) Warmkessel, widow of predeceased brother, Richard P. Warmkessel.

A Funeral Service to honor and celebrate Randy's life will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with The Reverend Melissa A. Burkhart, officiating. Interment in Zion (Maxatawny) Union Cemetery, Kutztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be considered in Randy's memory to Zion's Union Church, 329 Church Road, Kutztown, PA 19530.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Randy's obituary tribute page at www.ludwickfh.com.