Neil W. Polster
Neil W. Polster, 87, of Allentown, died Oct. 29, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospice House. He was the husband of Shirley E. (Apffel) Polster. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Arlene C. (Miller) Polster. Neil was a 1952 graduate of Emmaus High School, where he was captain of the football team and co-captain of the basketball team. He worked for Bethlehem Steel as a Market Research Analyst, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. John's U.C.C., Emmaus. Neil
was a competitive pistol shooter in the Mack Pistol League and Allentown Police League. He was also a member of Guthsville Rod and Gun Club, Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, Emmaus Historical Society, and the Mercantile Club of Emmaus. Neil is survived by his wife of 69 years, Shirley; daughters, Vicki Polster wife of Chuck Cech of Auburn, CA and Terri wife of
Fran Conlin of Allentown; son-in-law, Jeff Hill of Allentown; daughter-in-law, Denise Polster of Livonia, MI; grandchildren, Mark Martucci and wife Natalie, Brett Martucci and wife
Cheryl, and Daniel Polster; great grandchildren, Brittany, Imogen, Evan, and McGuire Martucci. He was predeceased by a son, John Polster, a
daughter, Judy Hill, and a brother, Bruce Polster. As per Neil's request, there will be no public service. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015 or to the Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049.
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