Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Schnecksville
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Dec 27, 1952 – Jul 11, 2025
Jeffrey A. Kratzer, 72, a resident of LifePath, Northampton passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born in Camp Lejeune, NC, December 27, 1952, Jeffrey was the son of the late Robert W. and Nancy L. (Balliet) Kratzer. He was a graduate of Parkland High School, Class of 1970. Jeffrey faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during a peacetime era. He was employed as an assembler at APS in Bethlehem before retiring. Prior to that, he worked in the same capacity at Good Shepherd Vocational Services, Allentown and as a painter for the former William H. Kehm Painting Company in Orefield. He was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown.
Survivors: Sister, Cheryl A. Schantz and her husband Robert, of Macungie.
Service: Funeral services will be held 11:00 am. Friday, July 18, 2025, at Jordan U.C.C., 1837 Church Road, Allentown with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Friday prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in the adjacent church cemetery. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jordan U.C.C. Perpetual Memorial Fund and/o The Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Read MoreGoing to miss you Jeff. I always remember when we met at church when I participated in the service wearing my AF Blues for both Veterans and Memorial Day services. Always greeted me with a salute and a hand shake. You will be missed. Rest in Peace proud and faithful servant!
Ernest Smith
July 20, 2025 | Allentown, PA | Friend
Cheryl, so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. My thoughts are with you.
CANDICE CHORNEY
July 17, 2025 | Schnecksville, PA | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Esther Fry
July 17, 2025 | Northampton, PA | Friend
Cheryl and Bob, my deepest sympathies to you and your family in the passing of Jeff. May all your memories with him bring you peace and comfort!
Julie Johnson
July 16, 2025 | Allentown, PA | Friend
Cheryl & Robert,
So sorry regarding the passing of Jeff. He loved his sports & attending family holiday gatherings in the past. Blessings to both of you during this difficult time.
Leslie & Scott Clay
July 16, 2025 | Bluffton, SC | Family
The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to Robert and Cheryl at this time of loss,. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the days ahead.
Dr. David Charles Smith
July 15, 2025 | Allentown, PA
Jeff, Thank You for Your service to our country. God Bless You! God be with your family! Sincerely, A Grateful American
Grateful
July 15, 2025
Jeff, I think of our grade school memories fondly. Being neighbors, you were one of my first dear childhood friends. We played much ball together, you introduced me to Elvis Presley music and we both loved the Phillies no matter that they blew the pennant in 1964. We took different paths in life and haven't seen too much of each other over the last 50 years, but you have remained close in my memories. Thank you for that friendship. Cheryl, I'm sure you will miss him greatly. RIP Jeff.
Ray Geiger
July 14, 2025 | Orefield, PA | Friend
Jeffery, you have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. Airman, 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. Have a smooth flight airman.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
July 14, 2025 | Other
