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Barry A. "Champ" Lagler

Barry A. "Champ" Lagler obituary, Whitehall, PA

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Barry Lagler Obituary

73 years of age and resident of Fullerton, passed away peacefully on Friday morning December 11, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Suzanne (Toczek) Lagler for 53 years. Born in Allentown to the late August and Dorothy (Heckman) Lagler, he was the step son of Elsie Lagler. A 1965 graduate of Louis E. Dieruff High School, Champ worked for Mack Trucks as a stock chaser in 5C and on the assembly line in Macungie until retiring in 2001 after 30 plus years. He was a life member of Fullerton Fire Co. #1, the UAW and Coplay Saengerbund. He loved polka music and attending dances and festivals. Surviving beside his wife Suzanne are twin daughters, Sherry with husband Ronald Scott Miller, and Tammy with husband Mark Bauer; the greatest treasures of his life were grandchildren Zachary, Tyler and Christopher Miller, Matthew and Nicholas Bauer, and great grandson Logan Scott Miller; sister Anna Marie Lagler; brothers Terry with wife Anna, Tab with wife Robin, Gary with wife Michelle; step sisters Eileen Bechtold with husband Ronald and Joanne Knopf with husband William; sister in law Helen Lagler; step brother Barry Trayes; along with nieces, nephews, and the extended Toczek family; predeceased by brothers Timothy, Randolph and infant Keith. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday December 18, 2020 at 11:30 am in Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Ave Whitehall, PA 18052, located 1 block south of the Fullerton Ave exit of Route 22. His family will receive guests starting at 10:30 am in the Church. Properly worn facial coverings and social distancing will be required. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Whitehall. Memorial contributions honoring Barry may be presented to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148 www.stjude.org or Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 www.loveshriners.org

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 13, 2020.

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Melva McArdle, Nesquehoning, Pa.

December 10, 2023

Remembered often! Sadly missed!

Jim (Lipo) & Steph Lipovsky

December 18, 2020

Dear sue and family, while viewing the on line obits I came across Barry's picture and was shocked and saddened. I started to reminisce of our younger years and the many hangouts in the sixth ward, the good times at Mack Trucks and the many many poker nights (and his super good chocolate cupcakes) and of course the casino. He was a great friend and will be truly missed. Gob bless you and your family.

Jim

December 18, 2020

He was a great guy

Bob & Dianne Stadler

December 14, 2020

To the Lagler family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We will always remember the jokes Barry would tell & how he always had a smile on his beautiful face. We always loved seeing you at the many polka dances, especially down at the shore.

Eileen L. Howard

December 13, 2020

Dear Suzie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Champ. I fondly remember him from our summer playground days at Sheridan School. I will be praying for you, your family, and Champ. May his soul rest in peace and his memory be eternal.
Friend
Eileen Lagosky Howard

AnnaMarie

December 13, 2020

Sue , Sherry , Tammy and Family - I just found out about Champ this morning, my heart is heavy with the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and now great- grandfather and my brother . Champ will be greatly missed and forever in my heart with lots of love . My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family love always , AnnaMarie

Eileen L. Howard

December 13, 2020

Dear Susie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Champ. I fondly remember him from our summer playground days at Sheridan. I will offer prayers for you, your family, and Champ. May his memory be eternal.
Eileen Lagosky Howard

MELVA MCARDLE

December 13, 2020

Suzie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Champ's passing. I have a lot of memories of him and you when we all went dancing together at the Ukie Club. Please accept my most sincere sympathy and GOD be with you and your family.

Gary and Sheila Bennett

December 13, 2020

Suzie, Sherry and Tammy,
We are so saddened by the news of Champ's death. We have many happy memories of good times spent with all of you. We hope you find comfort in the memories you share. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. May Champ rest in peace.

Richard M Bodner

December 13, 2020

Our hearts go out to the Lagler family at their time of sorrow. Growing up one the Sixth Ward with Champ stays with Donna and I. Memories of Champ and Sue make us smile whenever we talk about them. All our prayers are with Sue and family from Donna and Dick Bodner.

Eleanor Dougherty

December 13, 2020

My Sister, Judy, and I grew up knowing Barry & Terry since our early childhood, but have lost touch over the years. I, Eleanor Dougherty, Graduated from Dieruff with both brothers. Barry was a delight to be around and are Saddened by his Passing. Please know that your whole Family are in Our Thoughts and Prayers. May Barry Rest in Peace! GOD BLESS!

Linda Joseph Bendekovits

December 13, 2020

Suzanne and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you all during this time of sorrow.

Melissa Meltsch

December 13, 2020

Dear Suzanne, Sherry, Tammy and families,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. We are never prepared for the loss of our loved one, but our Lord is always prepared to surround you with His comfort, peace and the joy of the Lord, knowing that our loved one is now in the presence of His Lord and Savior. Please know that you will all be in my prayers today and in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Melissa Meltsch

Karen Hemerly Muldowney

December 13, 2020

Suzanne and family,
My condolences on Barry’s passing. I met both of you through Barrys younger brother Randy many years ago. Randy and I hung out at the pool hall on Tilghman St. between 2nd & Ridge Ave. A couple of years ago I saw you and Barry in the lobby at Sacred Heart Hospital and said hello. May your memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead!
God Bless.

Donna

December 13, 2020

My condolences to your family you loved life,family & friends.
You are family to my brother & I & our dad Polka Al. Heaven has a beer & a polka for you.

Susan T Schellenberg

December 13, 2020

Dear Suzanne and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Champs passing. May you take comfort in the the many wonderful memories that you share and the love of family and friends.
Blessings

Thomas Nicholason

December 13, 2020

To the Lagler Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May it bring you comfort knowing that Champ is in the arms of the Lord.

Kathy Eslinger

December 13, 2020

To the entire family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Champ. I have had so many fond memories of him throughout the many years that I’ve known the Lagler Family. May his sweet soul Rest In Peace.

Roger Zarzycki

December 13, 2020

Dear Suzanne and family, Barry and I were classmates and friends. I liked him alot, he was a good guy, always treated me right. Sorry for your loss.

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Visitation

10:30 a.m.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church

618 Fullerton Ave, Whitehall, PA

Dec

18

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church

618 Fullerton Ave, Whitehall, PA

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