Lee D. Schweitzer

1945 - 2018

Lee D. Schweitzer, 72, formerly of Nazareth and Bethlehem, passed away at ManorCare I - Bethlehem on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Wilson Borough on June 24, 1945, he was a son of the late Raymond P. and Ruth (Hertzog) Schweitzer, and stepson of the late Florence M. "Dollie" (Phillips) Schweitzer. He was a graduate of Nazareth High School, class of 1964. For a brief period, he was employed by C.F. Martin Guitar of Nazareth, before relocating to Orange County, California, where he lived and worked for more than 20 years. Lee eventually returned to the Nazareth area and worked at the Marshalls Creek Flea Market and Sam's Club in Nazareth, before retiring. He loved classic cars and hotrods, and was passionate about motorcycles. Lee was a former member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth. Survivors: He is survived by his brother, Bruce J. Schweitzer and his wife, Mary, of Nazareth; uncle, Glenn Hertzog and his wife, Carolyn, of Bushkill Township; nieces and nephews, and their families. Lee was preceded in death by his sister, Debra S. Buskirk. Services: will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered in memory of Lee to Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad Street Extension, Nazareth, PA 18064.