Joan Bilger

Joan Bilger, 88, of Haycock Township died March 3, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Donald H. Bilger. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last June.

Born in Richlandtown on July 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late L. Kenneth & R. Rose (Baringer) Hinkle.

She was a church organist for 73 years starting at the age of 15 and playing as recent as Christmas Eve in 2024. She also gave private piano lessons. In addition to her music career, she also worked as a Chiropractic Assistant.

Joan was a 1954 graduate of Quakertown Community High School where she was a majorette. She was a majorette in the former Richlandtown Drum and Bugle Corp. and she was a former Girl Scout Leader.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richlandtown where she served as the church organist and choir director. She enjoyed spending time in her pool and at their lake house. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Don, she is survived by a son David (Donna), two daughters Lori Freeh (Jeff), and Lisa Ruth (Rory). 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers John Hinkle (Gloria) and Gerald Hinkle. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by three sons Jack, Mark, & Brad, a granddaughter Jordan and a brother R. Lee.

A service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in St. John’s Lutheran Church 4 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955. Call from 9:30-11:00 A.M. in the church. 

Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. Quakertown.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church P.O. Box 458 Richlandtown, PA 18955