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Jeffrey Kratzer Obituary

Jeffrey A. Kratzer, 72, a resident of LifePath, Northampton passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born in Camp Lejeune, NC, December 27, 1952, Jeffrey was the son of the late Robert W. and Nancy L. (Balliet) Kratzer. He was a graduate of Parkland High School, Class of 1970. Jeffrey faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during a peacetime era. He was employed as an assembler at APS in Bethlehem before retiring. Prior to that, he worked in the same capacity at Good Shepherd Vocational Services, Allentown and as a painter for the former William H. Kehm Painting Company in Orefield. He was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Sister, Cheryl A. Schantz and her husband Robert, of Macungie. Service: Funeral services will be held 11:00 am. Friday, July 18, 2025, at Jordan U.C.C., 1837 Church Road, Allentown with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Friday prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in the adjacent church cemetery. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jordan U.C.C. Perpetual Memorial Fund and/o The Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Jeffrey A. Kratzer, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Jordan United Church of Christ

1837 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18104

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