Michael Gassler Jr.

Michael Gassler, Jr., 90, of Wind Gap, passed away, Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Ruth P. (Mann) Gassler, who passed away, April 11, 2011. Born: Born in Northampton, August 24, 1923, he was the son of the late Michael and Stephanie Francis (Stoisits) Gassler, Sr.. Personal: Michael was the founder of Allentown Optical Corporation and worked in the optical business for 60 years. Memberships: He was a member of Hope United Church of Christ, Wind Gap. Survivors: He is survived by two daughters, Jean R. Sylvester of Plainfield Township, and Donna K. Joaquim, of Stockertown, three sons, Craig R. Walck of Wind Gap, Bruce M. Gassler of Pen Argyl, and Kerry R. Gassler of Wind Gap, eleven grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Anna Nagy of National City, CA, and Helen Miller of Plainfield Township. In addition to his wife, a sister Francis Jones and two brothers, Fritz and Paul Gassler preceded him in death. Services: Funeral services will be held, Monday, October 14, 2013, at 11AM at the Guerro & Ruggiero Funeral Home, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, 126 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl, with the Rev. Dean D. Frey officiating. There will be viewing hours, Sunday from 6 until 8 PM and Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Wind Gap Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Hope United Church of Christ, 701 Cherry Street, Wind Gap, PA 18091.