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Michael Garger Obituary

Michael J. Garger 89, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday December 24, 2023. Mike was the husband of the late Janet M. (Coccia) Garger who passed in 2016. Born in Northampton he was a son of the late John and Anna (Horvath) Garger. Mike was raised by his father and stepmother Josephine (Schimeneck) Garger. Mike was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Allentown where he as a member of the former Holy Name Society. He was a Fourth Degree member of Calvary Council #528 in Allentown, and a past president of 12 years at the Columbian Home in Allentown. He was a past president of the Midway Manor Association, and a board member of ABC, Alliance Building Communities. Mike retired as an operations manager for Air Products and Chemicals, and then as operations manager for Acme Cryogenics. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Surviving are his sons; Gregory M. and wife Laura, Richard J. and wife Jill and Michael and companion Donna Wanamaker. Mike's sister is Hilda Maron. His grandchildren are; Katherine, Jacob, wife Michelle and children Owen and Charlotte, Caroline Garger wife of James Bubb, Rebecca wife of Brian Flynn and children Harper and Hazel, and a dear friend Bonnie Schaefer. Mike was one of sixteen children. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday January 2, 2024 at 11:00 am in Our Lady Help of Christians. Calling hours will be on Monday from 6:00-8:30 pm and on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mike's memory to the Allentown Rescue Mission, 355 hamilton Street Allentown, Pa. 18101.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 31, 2023.

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Chris Burkos

January 4, 2024

Mr. Garger and family I am sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers .

Sandra McCormack Colon

January 4, 2024

I enjoyed working with Mike as volunteers on the ABC Board of Directors. I am happy for him now being in Heaven with his wife.

The Gallagher family (Jo Ann, Jaime and Kevin)

January 4, 2024

Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sandy Biery and Ed Barry

January 2, 2024

Michael will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful person. Mike and Janet made me feel very welcome the first time I went to the Columbian Home. They are the reason I am still a member. Sorry I couldn´t be at the service due to Covid. God bless your family. Sandy Biery

Mary & Mike Dobish, Northampton, PA

January 1, 2024

To the Garger Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. He was always so friendly and helpful man. I am sure your Mom greeted him with open arms. May he rest in peace.

Roger McGuinness

December 31, 2023

Played golf with Mike for many years in the Duffers league. He was such a gentleman and a pleasure to play with. In recent years he talked a lot about his visits to Octoberfest in Munich. So I´m raising a glass of good German beer to Mike as I write this.

Grateful

December 31, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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

December 31, 2023

"A marine has passed away today." You have secured your final beachhead. 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. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Ann Yost and family.

December 30, 2023

May he rest in peace. God bless you, Greg and brothers.

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