William E. Schaffer

William E. Schaffer, 92, of Macungie, passed away February 26, 2021 in The Willow, Macungie. He was the husband of Eleanor R. (Fasching) Schaffer. Their love was one of a kind and they celebrated their 71st Anniversary on November 24th, 2020. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William E. Schaffer, Sr. and the late Euphemia (Brosky) Schaffer. William was a WWII Army Veteran, serving in the 97th General Hospital and a 32nd Degree Mason at Lehigh Lodge #326, Macungie. He was a member of Solomon’s United Church of Christ, Macungie, where he served in the choir. Bill worked at Mack Trucks until retiring in 1983 and afterward he served as an Ambassador at their Macungie facility. After retirement, he served as Township Supervisor for Upper Milford Township, President of the Emmaus Library and worked for Keystone Engineering. He was also a member of the Macungie VFW Burial Squad. While raising his family in Bethlehem, he was active in the Northwest Little League and the Boy Scouts. Bill enjoyed cruises and traveling the world and the United States with his wife, Eleanor. He enjoyed driving his WWII Jeep and his many tractors. His greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren and most recently playing trains and trucks with his great grandson, Patrick. He will be lovingly remembered by his Wife, Son: William D. Schaffer and his wife Kathy of Bethlehem, Daughter: Bonnie L. wife of Gary Cole of Macungie, Sister: Anna M. Benner of Macungie, Grandchildren: Kellie L. wife of Thomas Kesler, Kristie M. wife of Nathaniel DeNicola, Timothy W. Schaffer and Jessica L. Schaffer and a Great-Grandson: Patrick J. Kesler. He was preceded in death by a Sister: Dorothy Scholl. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. in the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown, followed by a graveside service with military honors at Greenwood Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospice and the Macungie VFW Chapter 9264.