Name: Viewing for John Raymond Mesch
Start: 2023-03-24T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-24T15:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Church

John Raymond Mesch, 90, of Lower Macungie Twp., passed away March 20, 2023 surrounded by his three children. He was the loving husband of the late Vivien (Armstrong) Mesch. John was the President of John R. Mesch Associates representing Colonial Candle Company for 32 years, retiring in 1998. Born in New Boston, PA, he was the son of the late John P. and Leocadia (Mresse) Mesch. John was a 1950 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School. He was a member and former usher at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. John was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was the Past President of Lehigh Valley Model A Club and Ontelaunee Automobile Club. He was also a member of the Antique Automobile Club and Antique Truck Club of America. He also volunteered at Wheels of Time Museum.

Survivors: Children: Christopher D. Mesch, Susan Mesch Ritter wife of Robert Ritter and Karen L. Mesch, Sisters: Lee Spock, Joan C. Trakes and Mary wife of Joseph Varese and Nieces and Nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 24th at 11 A.M. in St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown. A viewing will be held on Friday, from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. in the Church. Interment will be held on Saturday, March 25th at 10 A.M. in St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery, Mahanoy City, PA. Arrangements by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Condolences may be offered at: www.jsburkholder.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 22, 2023.

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10 Entries

Maron

October 28, 2023

Many, many years ago, I worked with John, and later his daughter, Susan. Both were people I'm happy to have known. My sympathy to John's family.

Julianne Bowman

May 13, 2023

I am just hearing the news now of his passing, and would like to send my condolences to the family. Mr. Mesch was an amazing man and I will always cherish all the time I got to spend with him and the knowledge that he shared. He will be missed!

Susan Ryan

March 24, 2023

Dear Susan, Karen and Christopher. So very sorry for your loss. Hold onto your beautiful memories and each other. Wishing you all peace and comfort.

Brooke Davis

March 23, 2023

Mr Mesch was a pleasure to be around , a true favorite . So glad I had the pleasure to know him and laugh with him at each visit .

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Phyllis Peters (Ontelaunee Region Membership Chairman)

March 22, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ontelaunee Region Members

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

March 22, 2023

"A soldier has passed away today." You made your final March down the lonely dusty trail. 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 bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. "A soldier has passed away today." A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Arlene E Clark

March 21, 2023

christopher, Susan, and Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a kind and wonderful man. I want to thank you for sharing him with all his friends, there are many. He was so kind, to everyone. Remember all the good times, there were many. Love to all memmey

Grateful

March 21, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Roger and Jan Reis

March 21, 2023

Dear Chris and family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father.
May God watch over your family during this difficult time.
Roger and Jan Reis

Timothy Roth

March 21, 2023

My deepest condolences to the family... sending much love with a giant hug to Susan, Karen, and Christopher

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