Arlan Wessner

Arlan R. Wessner, 76, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Linda F. (Bashore) Wessner. They were married

on October 5, 1963, and celebrated fifty-five years of marriage.

Born in Tilden Twp., he was the son of the late Arthur and Laura (Wagner) Wessner.

Arlan was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1962-1967. Since 1969, he was the owner and operator of Arlan R. Wessner Inc. Arlan previously worked for Mid-Atlantic Canners and E.S. Savage, both of Hamburg. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Twp. He was also a member of Loyal Order of Moose, Hamburg; Shartlesville Fire Company, and Shartlesville Fish and Game Association.

Arlan enjoyed farming, John Deere tractors, country

music, especially George Jones and Merle Haggard, and

enjoyed playing bass guitar in the "Jalappa All Stars." He loved animals, mostly his English Bulldogs and cats. Arlan enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Arlan was given a second chance at life when he received a kidney transplant nine years ago. He was a true fighter and in spite of his health, was hanging on to see them graduate from high school.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Tina L. (Wessner), wife of Bob Ruhf, Fogelsville; Tammy L. Wessner, wife of Tim Strunk, Tilden Twp.; and Todd A. Wessner, husband of Tracey Schlappich, Shartlesville; and three grandchildren: Tia Strunk, Trinity Strunk and Trey Wessner. Arlan is also survived by one brother, Richard Wessner and his wife, Sue, Edenburg; and one sister, Carel Wessner,

Tilden Twp.

He was predeceased by a sister, Elda (Wessner) Shaak, wife of Harry Shaak, Tilden Twp.; and a brother, Arthur "Sonny" Wessner Jr., husband of Diane Wessner, Strausstown.

Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from St. Michael's Church, 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg. Burial will follow in Strausstown Cemetery. A viewing will be held in the church Wednesday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.

Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.