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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