Francis-Zuercher-Obituary

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Francis R. "Frank" Zuercher

May 2, 1938 - Jun 18, 2025

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Cheryl and Family,

My sincere condolences to you all. Your father was a wonderful man. I always enjoyed chatting with him and sharing a joke and kidding around. May you find peace and comfort in all the memories you have made. May he rest in Peace.

With Love,
Jessica Reynolds (Leon and Annamae’s niece)

MY DEAR CHERYL AND FAMILY

I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOSS. YOUR DAD WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM. MAY YOUR MEMORIES COMFORT YOU AT THIS VERY TRYING TIM YOUR DAD WLL BE MISSED...

It was great to share laughs with you and your family! Rest in peace!

Our sincere condolences to Bob and Cheryl Adams and their entire family on the passing of dear father and grandfather Frank. Keep the memories close in your heart and may you have peace that now he’s with his Lord and Savior and reunited with Marge.

Dear Cheryl and family,
It was an honor to help care for your Dad. He was a special guy and will always remember him in the Indiana Jones hat! Will cherish that photo. You provided loving care to him. I will miss you, your family and most of all Frank. May he rest in peace
Fondly,
Sharon RN
St Luke's Hospice

Frank, you have secured your final beachhead. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation’s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

Frank,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Obituary

Francis's Obituary

Francis R. “Frank” Zuercher, 87, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Margaret J. (Schulter), who passed away on Dec. 12, 2021. Born May 2, 1938, in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Agnes M. (Kuhns) Zuercher. Francis worked in the maintenance department at the former Western Electric for many years. He also was a sales associate in the shoe department at the former Almart in Bethlehem. Francis honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bath. He enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruise vacations with his wife. Francis played handball for 46 years and earned the title of Allentown City Champion one year. He also loved to bowl and was a member of a league at one time.

Survivors: daughter, Cheryl Adams and husband, Robert Jr.; sons, Robert and wife, Helen, Michael and wife, Lynda, Kevin and wife, Deanna; daughter-in-law, Alice; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Richard, great-grandsons, Daniel and Cameron, brother, Leo, and sister, Annamarie.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 26th at 10:30 a.m. in the church, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath. Family and friends may call on Thursday morning from 8:45 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Online condolences may be offered below.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a veteran organization of one’s choice in loving memory of Francis.  

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