Fred Mahler worked with my dad and ate lunch with him a lot, and he and his wife were part of my parents' "New Years Eve Gang" that got together annually. After my father's health began to suffer, Fred was compassionate and helpful, helping me get Dad in the door with his wheelchair for my dad's last New Year fling with this close-knit group. Fred had a long tussle with Parkinsons, knew what lay ahead, and maintained his grace and dignity. He and his wife graciously came to my dad's funeral, and while lending support, also took the remaining food to a charity so others in need could partake. My father would have approved indeed.
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Frederick L. Mahler, 85, formerly of Macungie and Emmaus, died April 5, 2011 of complications of Parkinsons disease in the Phoebe Home. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Lutsey) Mahler. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in April 26, 2010.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oscar A. and Emma (Hohl) Mahler. He was a 1949 graduate of Muhlenberg College. He worked in sales for Kraemer Textiles and Queen City Textiles for many years, retiring in 1989. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown and its choir. He was a former board member of the Shelter House Society, member of the West End Racquet Club, and a charter member of Summer Harmony Men's Chorus.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Douglas L. Mahler and wife Cynthia of Aliquippa and Jeffrey F. Mahler of Jasper, IN; daughter, Dr. Susan Jane Mahler wife of Dr. Dennis Ruff of San Antonio; sister, Anne McClelland of Allentown; grandchildren, Brooke, Alex, and Jessica. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Mauser.
Services: Memorial Services Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 South 5th St., Allentown. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101.
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Frederick L. Mahler, 85, formerly of Macungie and Emmaus, died April 5, 2011 of complications of Parkinsons disease in the Phoebe Home. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Lutsey) Mahler. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in April 26, 2010.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oscar A. and Emma (Hohl) Mahler. He was a 1949 graduate of Muhlenberg College. He worked in sales for Kraemer Textiles and Queen City Textiles for many years, retiring in 1989. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown and its choir. He was a former board member of the Shelter House Society, member of the West End Racquet Club, and a charter member of Summer Harmony Men's Chorus.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Douglas L. Mahler and wife Cynthia of Aliquippa and Jeffrey F. Mahler of Jasper, IN; daughter, Dr. Susan Jane Mahler wife of Dr. Dennis Ruff of San Antonio; sister, Anne McClelland of Allentown; grandchildren, Brooke, Alex, and Jessica. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Mauser.
Services: Memorial Services Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 South 5th St., Allentown. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101.
Fred Mahler worked with my dad and ate lunch with him a lot, and he and his wife were part of my parents' "New Years Eve Gang" that got together annually. After my father's health began to suffer, Fred was compassionate and helpful, helping me get Dad in the door with his wheelchair for my dad's last New Year fling with this close-knit group. Fred had a long tussle with Parkinsons, knew what lay ahead, and maintained his grace and dignity. He and his wife graciously came to my dad's funeral, and while lending support, also took the remaining food to a charity so others in need could partake. My father would have approved indeed.
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Frederick L. Mahler, 85, formerly of Macungie and Emmaus, died April 5, 2011 of complications of Parkinsons disease in the Phoebe Home. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Lutsey) Mahler. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in April 26, 2010.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oscar A. and Emma (Hohl) Mahler. He was a 1949 graduate of Muhlenberg College. He worked in sales for Kraemer Textiles and Queen City Textiles for many years, retiring in 1989. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown and its choir. He was a former board member of the Shelter House Society, member of the West End Racquet Club, and a charter member of Summer Harmony Men's Chorus.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Douglas L. Mahler and wife Cynthia of Aliquippa and Jeffrey F. Mahler of Jasper, IN; daughter, Dr. Susan Jane Mahler wife of Dr. Dennis Ruff of San Antonio; sister, Anne McClelland of Allentown; grandchildren, Brooke, Alex, and Jessica. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Mauser.
Services: Memorial Services Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 South 5th St., Allentown. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101.
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Frederick L. Mahler, 85, formerly of Macungie and Emmaus, died April 5, 2011 of complications of Parkinsons disease in the Phoebe Home. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Lutsey) Mahler. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in April 26, 2010.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oscar A. and Emma (Hohl) Mahler. He was a 1949 graduate of Muhlenberg College. He worked in sales for Kraemer Textiles and Queen City Textiles for many years, retiring in 1989. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown and its choir. He was a former board member of the Shelter House Society, member of the West End Racquet Club, and a charter member of Summer Harmony Men's Chorus.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Douglas L. Mahler and wife Cynthia of Aliquippa and Jeffrey F. Mahler of Jasper, IN; daughter, Dr. Susan Jane Mahler wife of Dr. Dennis Ruff of San Antonio; sister, Anne McClelland of Allentown; grandchildren, Brooke, Alex, and Jessica. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Mauser.
Services: Memorial Services Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 South 5th St., Allentown. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 37 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101.
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