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Obituary for Bernard C. Schwindenhammer
Bernard C. Schwindenhammer, 79 years, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Monday September 18th, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospice after a brief illness. He and his wife Bonita (Schadt) “Schwindy” celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January of this year. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Francis and Hermina (Nicklas) Schwindenhammer.
Bernard was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Allentown and grew up attending St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua. After 35 years he retired from General Electric and then worked for Lehigh County Chore Service. He was an Army Veteran and a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
He enjoyed sitting in his man cave watching all his favorite Philly sports teams. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving along with his wife are his sons, Thomas J. and his wife Kathleen of Northampton, and Timothy D. and his wife Maria of Macungie; grandchildren Shane & Drew. He was
preceded in death by his sisters Frances Mai, Dorothy Arthur and Marcella Motsko.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 120 W. Union, Catasauqua, PA 18032. His viewing will be from 9:30-11am Thursday at the church. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Catasauqua. Memorial contributions can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice 17th and Chew Sts. Allentown, PA 18104
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Bernard was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Allentown and grew up attending St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua. After 35 years he retired from General Electric and then worked for Lehigh County Chore Service. He was an Army Veteran and a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
He enjoyed sitting in his man cave watching all his favorite Philly sports teams. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving along with his wife are his sons, Thomas J. and his wife Kathleen of Northampton, and Timothy D. and his wife Maria of Macungie; grandchildren Shane & Drew. He was
preceded in death by his sisters Frances Mai, Dorothy Arthur and Marcella Motsko.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 120 W. Union, Catasauqua, PA 18032. His viewing will be from 9:30-11am Thursday at the church. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Catasauqua. Memorial contributions can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice 17th and Chew Sts. Allentown, PA 18104
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
21
Sep
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
St Mary's Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
122 Union Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Service
Thursday
21
Sep
11:00 AM
St Mary's Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
122 Union Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Mary's Cemetery
Circle Drive & Poplar Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Memorial Contribution
LVHN Hospice
2024 Lehigh Street
Allentown, PA 18103
Allentown, PA 18103
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