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John Spiegel Obituary

John M. Spiegel, 86, of Coplay, died February 12, 2019 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of the late Joan (Leh) Spiegel. John was a truck driver for Preston Trucking Company for 33 years until retiring. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Stettler) Spiegel. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. John was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was very active in the West End Youth Center in Allentown and he was a lover of animals.Survivors: Son: Jay Spiegel of Coplay, Daughter: Jennifer L. wife of Gerald A. Benbow of Coplay, Sister: Elizabeth Spiegel of Whitehall, 11 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren and Many Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by Daughters: Jayne L. Cressman and Julie E. Spiegel.A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, at 10 A.M. in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. Call Tuesday, from 9 – 10 A.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Animals in Distress P.O. Box 609, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 15, 2019.

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J S

June 1, 2019

I'm so sorry. May you Rest in Peace and be with Grammy.

Paige Nester

February 26, 2019

What a sweet Man. Always made all the workers a Weis feel special. Always had a hello and how are you and an occasional trinket! Loved watching him sit on the bench with all the guys, talking and going over their lottery winnings. He will be truly missed!

Janice Dawkins

February 19, 2019

John "Jack", To your family thank you for sharing such an nice man. He was my big mans friend as that sat on the bench together. After the big man passed, he always was very sweet and asking about the kids. Truly a sweet man. Rest in Peace.

Zee Jorge

February 16, 2019

Hands down one of the best men that ever graced this planet. The love he and his wife Joan shared was one for the ages! <3 My condolences and much respect to them.

Kyle Gray

February 15, 2019

Grateful to get to know Jack over the years at my store. Thank you for sharing memories that you had with my father. You are dearly miss, Jack. Tell my Dad hello for me . Much love to you and your family!

The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith

February 15, 2019

The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to Jason and the entire family at this time of loss. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the days ahead.

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