Erik D. Kirkner

Kirkner, Erik D.Erik D. Kirkner 43 of Macungie, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the wonderful husband and best friend of Amy B. ( Brashear ) Kirkner. They celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary in January. He was a loving and devoted father to his two beautiful daughters, Mackenzie E. Kirkner and Caitlyn P. Kirkner, whom he adored. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Nancy A. (Griswold) Kirkner and Douglas L. Kirkner and Step-Son of Carol Kirkner of Macungie. He was a graduate of Shaler High School in Pittsburgh, PA and a graduate of the Allentown Police Academy. Erik was a police officer who proudly served as the Emmaus Police Department's representative on the Lehigh County Drug Task Force before his retirement. He was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Wescosville. At the church, Erik was known for his homemade jelly that he would make with his wife and daughters to raise funds to support students enrolled in the Jamaican School of the Deaf. Erik loved life and lived it to its fullest. He was dedicated to his family and committed to His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an excellent cook and piano player. Most of all he was an amazing Husband, Dad, Son, Grandson, Brother, Uncle and Friend and we will all miss him dearly until the day we are reunited with him in heaven. Survivors: Wife, Daughters at home, Sister: Katie A. wife of Kevin Kelly of Elizabethtown, PA, Paternal grandmother: Eleanor Kirkner of Honeybrook, PA, Maternal Grandmother: Jean Griswold of Lancaster, PA, Step-maternal grandmother: Pauline Griswold of Phoenix, AZ, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Rev. James E. Brashear and his wife Gloria J. of Macungie, Grandmother-in-law: Joanna (Walters) Altamare of Punta Gorda, FL, Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law: J. Quay Brashear and his wife Cindy of Macungie, Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law: Keri Crawford and her husband Matt of Macungie, Step-Sister Victoria wife of Alex Falat of Berlin, NJ. Nieces and Nephews: Emma, Naomi, Caleb, Brydon, Sawyer, Tyler, Jackson and Ally along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his Mother, his Paternal Grandfather: Joseph Kirkner, Maternal Grandfather: Joseph Griswold, Grandmother-in-law: Marjorie Brashear and Grandfather-in-law: Norman Altamare. Services: Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. in Bethany United Methodist Church 1208 Brookside Rd. Wescosville. Calling hours will be held on Friday, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. and on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. all in the Church. Arrangements by the J.S. BURKHOLDER FUNERAL HOME, Allentown. www.jsburkholder.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations for The Kirkner Scholarship Fund for his daughters be sent and made payable to Bethany Church 1208 Brookside Road, Allentown, PA 18106.