Menu

The Life of Earl O Schlegel Jr

Earl O. Schlegel, Jr., 87, of Hereford Township, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Fern M. (Ruff) Schlegel whom he married on August 5, 2000. His first wife, Pauline M. (Fegely) Schlegel died on April 30, 1999.

Born in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Earl O., Sr., and Alice (Jewett) Schlegel. Earl was a devoted member of Salem Bible Church, Macungie, where he served as a Deacon and a past Treasurer.  He was employed as a truck driver for Knoll Inc., East Greenville, for over 40 years, retiring in 1990. Earl was avid hunter who also loved to roller-skate. He was a member of Campers for Christ and a former member of a local bowling league.

In addition to his wife of 16 years, Fern, Earl in survived by 5 Children, Grant E., husband of Donna E. (Schmoyer) Schlegel, Hereford Township, Owen E. Schlegel, Telford, Donna M. (Schlegel), wife of Thomas R. Ossman, Pennsburg, Charlotte M. Schlegel, wife of Joseph T. Zajewski, Hereford Township, and Faith M. (Schlegel), wife of Larry G. Zong, Sr., Allentown; 14 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren. Earl was predeceased by his first Wife, Pauline; Parents; Brother, Eugene Schlegel; and a Great-Grandson, Drake D. Pireda.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM in Salem Bible Church, 8031 Salem Bible Church Road, Macungie, with Pastor Richard Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Bible Church Cemetery, Macungie. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in Earl's memory to Salem Bible Church, 8031 Salem Bible Church Road, Macungie, PA  18062. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, PA.

Filter Earl O Schlegel Jr's Timeline by the following Memory Categories

2016.04.29

I have so many fond memories of Earl from my time at Salem Bible Church. He was such a sweetheart. I got to know Earl since he used to drive the bus for the Salem School kids field trips. When Pauline died I would make sure that I gave Earl hugs every Sunday. I knew it was so hard for him to be alone. This became our routine on Sundays to seek each other out for our Sunday hug. One day he came to tell me that he didn't need a hug anymore since he had a girlfriend who he said really liked him! After he married Fern I still gave him hugs along with Fern. Such sweet friends to me. After Bob and I left Salem we occasionally saw Earl and Fern at the Home Town Diner and had dinner with them. I know that Earl is in the presence of His Lord and so our mourning is not for him, but for those he left behind. Bob and I will be praying for God's comfort to his family and friends. We'll miss you Earl. Now you can get your hugs from the Lord.
Posted by Patti P

Please share your memories of Earl.