Kaleb Michael John Brauchle

Kaleb Michael John Brauchle, 17 of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born on October 2, 2007, he was the loving son of Laura Ashly Boncher and Michael J. Brauchle, Jr.

Kaleb was a student at Liberty High School, where he excelled in the classroom and was a proud member of the rifle team. He had an immense passion for building, especially gaming PCs or complex Lego sets. His enthusiasm for technology and engineering was recognized when he was invited to the Lehigh University Summer Engineering Institute, where he showcased his skills and earned first place for his project. Kaleb loved working out, being in nature and walking and riding his bike all over the city. He had fond memories of playing soccer with the Wilson Soccer Club and cherished his time as a Cub Scout while growing up.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Laura Ashly Boncher and Michael J. Brauchle, Jr.; brothers, Kaceden Jones and Silas Boncher; grandparents, Michael J. Brauchle, Sr., Veronica Brauchle, John Boncher and Tina Boncher; great-grandparents, Mary Jane Bitler and Charles Clark; uncle, Nick Brauchle; aunt, Nicole Boncher and cousins, Gianna Kegler, Xavier Kegler and Dylan Brauchle.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 9-11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 with a funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI-lv.org/get-involved/donate/">Donate Now - NAMI Lehigh Valley.