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Peter Kelchner Obituary
Peter G. Kelchner, 61, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Allentown on June 13, 1961, he was a son of Janet E. (Fritzinger) Kelchner of Walnutport and the late Carl W. Kelchner.
He was a self-employed masonry contractor throughout the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos.
Having an adventurous spirit, Peter loved being outdoors.
He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Slatington. and attended Allentown Mennonite Church.
Surviving in addition to his loving mother are a son, Oscar M. Kelchner of Kutztown; a sister, Karlene K. Laub (Robert) of Walnutport; four brothers, Wayne C. Kelchner (Joanne) of Quakertown, Warren W. Kelchner (Diane) of Brodheadsville, Timothy R. Kelchner (Brenda) of New Tripoli and Edward G. Kelchner (Tracey) of Allentown; two stepsons, Ray Keshel and Tyler A. Keshel (Mandy); and a large extended family.
Service: Private funeral service at convenience of family. A celebration of Peter's life will be held in the Spring. Arrangements by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Friedens U.C.C. Memorial Fund and/or the Allentown Mennonite Church Memorial Fund, both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 196 Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
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Mark Brown
November 30, 2023
You will always be in my heart Peter. You are missed daily. My thoughts and prayers are with you on your journey. One day I will join you until them walk in your faith. I miss you dear friend.
Karl & Cathy Schmidt Family
January 3, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Susan Hoffman
January 2, 2023
Dear Janet,
I'm so sorry to hear about your son . My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep all your happy thoughts with and he'll always be close. You will all have the perfect angel watching over you all.
Susan Hoffman
Beatrice Rosa
December 22, 2022
My deepest condolences & sympathy to Peter family and friend sorry for loss may he rest in peace ,may god bless his soul so long Peter until we meet again
Randy
December 21, 2022
To Pete´s Family,
I think I only remember meeting Oscar back when you were much younger, but I knew you dad very well from over at Good Shepherd...He was VERY PROUD of you Oscar! You all know he was one heck of a guy...kinda rough and tough and kinda broken on the outside, but a big, determined heart on the inside. I´ll miss him a lot and will speak of him fondly. To memorialize words that he used to joke about me to others... I say... "There goes Pete Kelchner; he may not be the best, but there´s NONE better!!!" I´m so sorry for your loss and may God grant you all Peace in knowing Pete is home, safe in His care. Randy
Jodie Steiner
December 21, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Peter was a wonderful person and a wonderful friend to me! I missed him so very much!! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Zmyewski
December 21, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Janet and the entire family.
Cindy and Ned Lynn
December 20, 2022
Karlene,Bobby and family. We are so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers now and always.
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