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Franklin H. "Frankie" Werkheiser Sr.

1936 - 2021

Franklin H. "Frankie" Werkheiser Sr. obituary, 1936-2021, Nazareth, PA

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

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Joseph Reichel Funeral Service

220 WASHINGTON PARK

Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Franklin Werkheiser Obituary

NAZARETH Franklin "Frankie" H. Werkheiser, Sr., 84, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was the loving husband of Laura (Garren) Werkheiser for 64 years. Frankie was born on November 12, 1936, in Nazareth. He was the son of the late Nevin S. Werkheiser and Nettie M. (Bender) Werkheiser. Frankie graduated from Nazareth Area High School Class of 1955. He served 43 years as an Assistant Foreman for Martin Guitar & Co., of Nazareth. Frankie was a faithful member of St. John's U.C.C., of Nazareth. He will be remembered for his patience and friendliness. Frankie always had a smile on his face. He loved to be outdoors, whether it was hunting, fly-fishing in Canada, or birdwatching. He loved sharing his appreciation of nature with his kids and teaching them how to enjoy the outdoors. He was an avid Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers fan. Frankie was a devoted and loving husband and father. In addition to his wife, Frankie will be deeply missed by children, Franklin Werkheiser, Jr. and his wife Joan, of Lower Nazareth Twp., Cynthia Dull, of Bangor, Annette Werkheiser and her partner Frank, of Lower Towamensing, Robert Werkheiser and his wife Kim, of Philipsburg, NJ, and Rhonda Kummer and her partner, Gwen, of Nazareth; 21 Grandchildren, 21 Great-grandchildren, and 1 Great-great-granddaughter; siblings, Darlene Faschings and her husband Richard, of Easton, Paul Werkheiser and his wife Malrose, of Nazareth, and Mabel W. Rapp, of Philipsburg, NJ. He was pre-deceased by siblings, Mae Savercool, Kathryn Schmidt, Richard C. Werkheiser Sr., Nevin Werkheiser, Gertrude Atherholt and Gladys Werkheiser. Family and friends of Frankie are invited to a visitation on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A Prayer Service will follow at 11:00 AM presided by Pastor Curtis Kemmerer at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, of Nazareth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frankie's memory to "Family Pillars Hospice" and mailed to: 3910 Adler Place Ste. 130 Bethlehem PA 18017. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com under his obituary. Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc. 220 Washington Park Nazareth, PA 18064 (610)759-0160

Published by The Express Times from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2021.
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We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Frankie. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May God be with you through this difficult time. Take care and God bless.

LOVE,
Bette & Dave

Bette (Werkheiser) & Dave Seveney

Family

October 10, 2021

Prayers and hugs sent to Rhonda,Gwen and family,very sorry to hear of your loss

Karen Fox

October 8, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the family & loved ones of Frank ... I am so sorry for your loss ... He was such a sweet man ... Always had a smile ...

Ro Murante

October 8, 2021

My condolences to you and your family has you go through this difficult time! My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Ashley & Ariel

October 8, 2021

Our Prayers go out to Mable Rapp and the Werkheiser family.

Neil And Carol Corley

October 7, 2021

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