Robert Donald Huttemann

Robert Donald Huttemann, 86, of Macungie, died December 28, 2024 in the Devon House, Salisbury Twp. He was the loving husband of Anna (Albanese) Huttemann. Robert worked in various capacities at AT&T Bell Telephone Technologies in Murray Hill, NJ, Allentown and Reading for 41 years until retiring in 2000. He was a 1956 graduate of Bound Brook New Jersey high school. While in high school, he broke the school record for the high jump and high hurdles. It was there where he met his wife, a fellow classmate. During high school, he was very active in the Boy Scout troop 42 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy in the fall of 1956 and was honorably discharged in the fall of 1959. He was a beach-jumper who refereed war games. He was stationed in MD, San Francisco, San Diego and Japan, but was never on a ship; boats, but not ships. In 1959, Bob enrolled in Rutgers University and married the love of his life, that high school classmate, Anna. They were married for 64 years at the time of his passing. Bob was a scoutmaster of Troop 131 in Wescosville for over 20 years. His troop enjoyed wilderness camping and canoeing in Canada and high adventure camping close to home. Many in his troop became Eagle Scouts, thanks to his help and encouragement. He loved woodworking, over the years he made many fine pieces of furniture for family and friends. Bob was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown.
Survivors: Wife, Anna; Son: Rob and his wife Linda and their children, Eric and his wife Christine and Ryan; Son: Mark and his wife Kate and their children, Nina and Cole, Bob is also survived by two Brothers: Raymond and William.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11 A.M. in St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown, PA 18103. A calling hour will be held on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. in the church.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to: Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council, 991 Postal Road Allentown, PA 18109 or to the St. Thomas More School.