Frank Kuserk

1951 - 2017

Frank T. Kuserk, 66 of Bethlehem, PA, formerly of Harleysville, PA passed away on Friday October 20, 2017. He was the loving husband of Evelyn (Hundley) Kuserk, with whom he had celebrated 42 years of loving marriage this past January. Frank was born on March 26, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA, to Frank J. and Jane (Homka) Kuserk. He graduated from West Deptford High School in 1969, from his beloved Notre Dame University in 1973, and earned a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware in 1977. Frank always told everyone that if you do what you love, you never have to work a day in your life. Frank lived out this motto as a professor of biological sciences, ecology, and environmental science at Moravian College, where he taught for 40 years and was designated the Louise E. Julley Professor of Biological Sciences. He dedicated his life to teaching others the beauty of the natural world, even when what he found was beautiful was turtles, mice, and fish. He was an active member of the Wildlands Conservancy, the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association, and the Ecological Society of America. Ever the devoted father, Frank coached his daughters' soccer teams for well over a decade with the Towamencin Youth Association, and served as president of the North Penn Music Aides, the parent fundraising group for his daughters' high school band program. He was also a proud Eagle Scout and a former member of the North Penn Area Democratic Committee. Survivors: In addition to his wife and father, Frank is survived by his daughters Claire Sipe of Skippack, PA, and Laura Stone (Chris) of Newtown Square, PA; his grandchildren, Gavin Arsenich and Audrey Sipe and soon-to-be granddaughter, Logan Stone; his brothers Gregory (Linda) of Durwood, MD, and Robert (Mary Anne) of Mt. Laurel, NJ; and his step-brother Michael Clancy (Grace) of Dresher, PA, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members. Services: A funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday October 25, 2017 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 12 Noon until time of service. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049-1637. www.wildlandspa.org/donate/