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Obituary for Melvin L. Schwindenhammer
Melvin L. Schwindenhammer, 78 years of Allentown died January 20, 2019 in The Phoebe Home of Allentown. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Silfies) Schwindenhammer and would have celebrated 52 years in March, 2019. Born in Catasauqua he was the son of the late John E. and Ellen M. (Kline) Schwindenhammer.
Melvin worked for many years as a forklift operator and material handler for Wenco & the former Hubble Bell Corporation before retiring. He loved collecting model trains and he served his country during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Army.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters Susan Ritter and Linda wife of Leonard Landis, three grandsons and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff and everyone who helped care for him at The Phoebe Home of Allentown.
Funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Cliff Herring at 11:00am Friday January 25th, 2019 in the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut Street Catasauqua, Pa. 18032. His viewing will be from 10-11am in the funeral home of Friday. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Phoebe Home 1925 Turner Street Allentown, Pa. 18104.
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Melvin worked for many years as a forklift operator and material handler for Wenco & the former Hubble Bell Corporation before retiring. He loved collecting model trains and he served his country during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Army.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters Susan Ritter and Linda wife of Leonard Landis, three grandsons and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff and everyone who helped care for him at The Phoebe Home of Allentown.
Funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Cliff Herring at 11:00am Friday January 25th, 2019 in the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut Street Catasauqua, Pa. 18032. His viewing will be from 10-11am in the funeral home of Friday. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Phoebe Home 1925 Turner Street Allentown, Pa. 18104.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
25
Jan
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Catasauqua
234 Walnut Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Service
Friday
25
Jan
11:00 AM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Catasauqua
234 Walnut Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery
547 N Krocks Rd,
Allentown, PA 18106
Memorial Contribution
Phoebe Home
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