Lester Uhler

Lester O. Uhler
Lester O. Uhler, 95, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 in Alexandria Manor, Nazareth. Born September 16, 1917, in Easton, he was a son of the late Jacob P. and Esther Reagen Uhler. His wife of almost 74 years, the former Grace E. Brewer, passed away January 23, 2011. Lester retired in 1979 from the former Jewel Tea Company. Previously, he was employed by Hellicks Coffee Company. He graduated from Nazareth High School Class of 1935. He served with the Army during WWII. Lester enjoyed researching the genealogy of his family. He volunteered for AARP and Muhlenberg Hospital for many years, receiving the Theresa Muir Award for outstanding volunteer service. He attended Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors: Three sons, Lester Uhler II and his wife Dorothy, of Blandon, PA, Richard Uhler and his wife Jeanne, of Bethlehem Township and Ronald Uhler and his wife Rondi, of Bath; a daughter, Marlene Erney and her husband Lee, of Center Valley, PA; a sister, Irene Pheiffer, of Plainfield Township; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Brian, Bruce and Brenda Altemose; four brothers, Fred, Nelson, Robert and Carl Uhler; and three sisters, Kathryn Miller, Elizabeth Temos and Mildred Boroughs. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Easton. Call Thursday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer on-line condolences at www.strunkfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18045.