Gerald W. Schlegel

Gerald W. Schlegel,

85, formerly of Moore Township, passed away at Gracedale Nursing Home on Saturday, April 10,

2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Heckman) Schlegel, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2014.

Born in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Derhammer) Schlegel. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. Gerald retired as a trackman from the PBNE Railroad. Prior to that, he was employed for many years by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Gerald was a member of Christ Church of Bath United Church of Christ, and a life member of the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co. where he served on the fire police. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors: Gerald is survived by his three sons, Gerald Wayne Schlegel and companion, Elaine, of Bangor, Franklin B. Schlegel and wife, Bernice, of Walnutport, and Michael J. Schlegel and wife, Susan, of Palmerton; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his late wife, Mary Ann, he was predeceased by a stillborn son; a grandson, Edmund “Buddy” Kratzer; five brothers, Elliot Harley, Leon, Walter, Gilbert and Bernard Schlegel; and a sister, Marion “Apple Annie” Schlegel.

Services: A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday morning from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery at Little Moore, Danielsville.