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Louise Dreher Obituary

Louise K. Dreher, 86, of Slatington, passed away on September 15, 2025. She was the wife of the late Clement Dreher. Louise worked as a licensed practical nurse in the healthcare field, retiring in 2001. She was a graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Henderick) Keeler. Louise loved fishing, lighthouses and the great outdoors; there was never a dull moment with her. She held many titles throughout her life such as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, sister-in-law, and a caregiver. She was a caring, loving person to everyone she came across, always willing to lend a hand to anyone and everyone. In her final days she was surrounded by warmth and comfort by her granddaughter Tosha and her great-granddaughters Nevaeh and Aniyalyse. May she be welcomed into heaven by those who were waiting for her. Survivors: Daughters: Darlene wife of Jeffrey Techentin of Queenstown, MD, and Christine wife of David Pierce of Whitehall, Sons: Nevin Hamm and his wife Carey of Slatington and Daniel Hamm and his wife Karen of Leonardtown, MD, Sister: Ruth (Pat) Decker and family, Brothers: Richard Keeler and spouse, Ronald Keeler and family, Paul Keeler and family, and Mark Keeler and spouse. Her eleven grandchildren and her fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother: Daniel Keeler and a sister: Robin Long. Private family gathering will be held, Any donations please send to American Cancer Society.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Sep. 17, 2025.

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