Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Mar 30, 1947 – Apr 22, 2020 (Age 73)
Carl B. Achenbach, 73, of Plainfield Township, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his beloved home. Born March 30, 1947, in Plainfield Township, he was the son of the late Stewart Achenbach and Miriam (Locke) Achenbach.
Carl served in the U.S. Military during Vietnam, in the 1st Infantry Division of the Army. After serving, he worked for Chrin of Delaware Inc. for more than 40 years, working full-time until March of this year, as a heavy equipment operator. Apart from working for Chrin of Delaware Inc, Carl owned his own mowing business, where he spent countless hours on his John Deere tractors he loved so much. Carl enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing and spent many hours tinkering in his garage.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Cheryl Knecht Achenbach, along with three children, daughter, Nicole Detrick and her husband, Rodney of Wind Gap, son, Butch Achenbach and his wife, Jamie of Pen Argyl, daughter, Kristen McDonald and her husband, Shawn of Tatamy, five grandchildren, Nicholas Detrick, Daniel Detrick and his wife Brianna, Jeremy Achenbach, Kayleigh Achenbach and Savannah McDonald, sister, Celia Heavener of Virginia, brother Ronald Achenbach and sister Barbara Tobias, both of Plainfield Township, along with several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements. On line condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Carl’s name to the Wounded Warrior Family Support, 11218 John Galt Boulevard, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68137.
Read MoreCarl was an amazing person. He would come in the diner with his wife Sheryl and always made me smile. They were awesome people. God bless
Georgette DiTaranto
April 15, 2021 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
Dear Butch, Jamie and Achenbach family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all . Carl was a great guy. Mike always enjoyed their conversations. A hard working, kind man. Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Michael & Karin Curcio
May 14, 2020 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
Lots of good memories growing up on the farm. Sadly missed. Lots of Love. Keep Faith.
Earl & Carroll Kilpatrick
April 28, 2020 | Crystal Springs, FL | Family
I will never forget how Uncle Carl sent me dolls when he was in the army. I was little and still remember the day I got the package. I was so excited. He was a super wonderful, caring, loving uncle. And Frank will never forget when after we got married, we'd visit and all the guys would go fishing. FUN times.
Yolanda Scheib
April 28, 2020 | Burtonsville, MD | Family
Nicole and Family,
So sorry for your loss. We had a lot of laughs with your dad and he will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for your family.
Kathy, Chris, Kyle & Mark Moser
April 27, 2020 | Easton, PA | Friend
Jamie, Butch and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I am praying for God's comfort to be upon all of the Achenbach family at this time. My heartfelt sympathy for you all.
Kathleen Bozzuto
April 26, 2020 | Pen Argyl, PA
Cheryl and Family, Ed and I are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed going out to eat with Carl and you on Friday to Bethlehem diner. He really enjoys going to Bethlehem diner. Ed also enjoy going down on Sunday mornings with Daisy, it was running of the dogs every Sunday! We will cherish all the great memories we had with Carl. RIP CARL.
God Bless
Ed and Donna Haas
April 24, 2020 | Saylorsburg, PA
Butch, Jaime, Kayleigh, Jeremy and Carl's family, so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy to you. I met your Dad at softball games. What a very nice pleasant man. God bless everyone thru this difficult time. RIP
Kim Beers
April 23, 2020
Achenbach Family: Sorry for the loss of your Father.
Tracy & Wanda Achenbach
April 23, 2020 | Wind Gap, PA
