Donald H. Messer Jr.

Donald H. Messer, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Country Meadows, Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. Born at home on Green Pond Road, Palmer Township, on October 14, 1940, he was the son of the late Donald H. Messer, Sr. and Myra J. (Wamsley) Messer. He graduated from Wilson High School, Class of 1958 and attended Rider University. Donald was also a graduate of Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind. After completing their program, he worked at Lehigh County Courthouse where he ran the food service cafeteria. Later, he managed food service at Martin Guitar for many years. He courageously navigated complete blindness, living independently for over 42 years. Don maintained a quick wit and solid sense of humor…his humor was his forte that brightened every one of his dark days. Donald loved listening to music while enjoying a good cigar. He was an avid Penn State fan. He was a 77-year member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Easton. Donald leaves behind two daughters, Jill J. Messer, of Allentown and Suzanne Cobb, of Gainesville, GA; a son, Donald Messer, of Easton; two grandchildren, Evan and Julia Cobb, both of Gainesville, GA and a dear and loyal friend, Raymond Walters, of Easton. He was predeceased by a brother, John A. Messer and a sister, Gloria Ann Messer. As per Donald's wishes, there will be no services at this time. Interment will be held privately in Northampton Memorial Shrine. A memorial service will be announced at a later date to be held in his church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com. Memorial gifts may be made to Sights for Hope, 845 Wyoming Street, Allentown, PA 18103.