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Ronald Erb Obituary
Ronald Erb, 74, of Emmaus, died Monday August 12. He was the husband of Jeanie Houser. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late George and Caroline (Bitting) Erb. He was a graduate of Allentown High School, and served in the Air Force for 4 years. Mr. Erb was retired from Iron Workers Local 36 in Whitehall, and most recently worked with the sheriffs office providing security at the Lehigh County Courthouse. He was a life member of the Hogan Social Club. He loved visiting the beach, especially Wildwood. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Jane Wiley; sister, Marlene and husband Charles Souders; grandchildren, Jordan and Michael; niece and nephew. Services: Private. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: To Wounded Warrior (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Erb
Dennis Smith
August 21, 2013
Jeanie...My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you. Ron will be missed by many as his infectious smile and laugh could brighten anyone's day. I enjoyed seeing him at the court house and will miss him.
August 19, 2013
Dear Jeanie and family, my heart goes out to your entire family. I worked with Ron for many years and respected him and enjoyed his company. I will say a prayer and have a good thought for him. My best to you all and heartfelt condolences. Bob Kilpatrick
Sue Pammer
August 17, 2013
Dear Family,
Ron will be missed by all. May your memories console you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pammer Family
Johnette Lenik
August 17, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. We often left for work at the same time. I will miss his wave and smile.
August 16, 2013
Dear Jeannie and family,
We have alot of great memories of Ron down the shore at HECA. He was a great guy, and a kind soul. We are so sorry for your loss.
He will be missed.
Love, Christy & Jay Callaghan
Wildwood, NJ
Steve Tinsley
August 16, 2013
I always enjoyed bowling with Ron at East Allentown Fire Co. Sometimes would see him at the Court House too. Always a Gentleman. Sorry for your loss.
August 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Lori and j
oe Imhof
ROBERT ROSS
August 15, 2013
TO THE FAMILY,MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES,
RON WAS A GREAT PERSON,EASY GOING, FUN LOVING, AND I KNOW HE WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS TRIP...I ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS COMPANY AT THE HOGANS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE
Jean Wisler
August 15, 2013
Jeanne and family, So sorry to hear about Ronnie he was a wonderful person. I will always have him in my heart and prays. My prays are with you and your family
Nancy` Roth
August 15, 2013
Dear Jeannie, We are so shocked and saddened to hear about Ron's passing. You and he are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man and husband. May he rest in peace.We are here for you. Love Nancy and Don
Carol Souders-Smith
August 15, 2013
Jeanie and family. Ron was the Uncle and Godfather anyone could ask for. So glad I was with him on Sunday. So sad, breaking heart. Miss you Love Carol
August 14, 2013
To Ron's family
We worked with Ron at the Sheriff's Office. He greeted everyone with a smile and was a joy to work with. He will be missed for sure.
Sending thoughts and prayers.
~Sherry & Jeff Hanley
Mario & Mary Ann Marchetti
August 14, 2013
Dear Jeanie, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ron will be greatly missed.
Francis Hadik
August 14, 2013
Ron was such a great guy to work with.He will be missed by everyone that knew him, especially the security officers ,deputies and staff of the Sheriffs office.RIP my friend.
Sara
August 14, 2013
Aunt Jean, I am so sorry that this happened. My love and thoughts are with you always. He was a wonderful person, may he find peace.
August 14, 2013
Ron was a true gentleman, a kind soul and always positive. He loved his trips to Wildwood! His absence will be felt and we hope he is at peace with the angels. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Michael Daddona (Hogan's)
Lynn Anne Yori
FRANK STABER
August 14, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Kovacs
August 14, 2013
I will miss Ron's smiling face and jovial ways. He was always a pleasure to be around. I believe he really enjoyed his job at the Sheriff's Office and he was an asset to our organization.
May you find Peace Ron! I will miss you! Karen
Karen Kovacs
August 14, 2013
I will miss Ron's smiling face and jovial ways. Ron was always a pleasure to be around and enjoyed everything he did. We always had good conversation in the morning on the days he was working, I enjoyed working with him. Rest in Peace Ron, I will miss you!
Ray Moyer
August 14, 2013
Dear Jeanie And Family, Sorry to hear about Ron. I worked with him at the Sheriff"s office. He was a very nice Gentleman. I really liked talking to him. Rest in peace, God bless.
Jim & Jo Ann Gallagher
August 14, 2013
We will all miss his smiling face and quiet manner, good conversation and just all around nice guy. May he feel safe in God's arms and may you, his family, find peace in happy memories. You are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
Kareen & David Bleam
August 14, 2013
Marlene & family
Deepest sympathy from my family to yours.
Susan
August 14, 2013
Dear Ron, Dear Erb Family,
I remember seeing Ron down at the court house many days. He was my favorite security guy there. It won't be the same without him. What a nice guy he was. God Bless all and rest in peace Ron.
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