Joseph S. Mickelson

Joseph S. Mickelson Jr., 61, of Whitehall, PA died on Thursday November 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 10, 1956 in Bethlehem, PA, the son of Joseph and Marilyn (Hudson) Mickelson. He was the husband of Nanci (Hanzsek) Mickelson. They celebrated 28 years of marriage this past June 17th. He was previously employed at Nestle Waters for 20 years, and most recently he was the Inventory Manager for Pepsi/BDCI. Joseph served his country in the US Army 82nd Airborne from 1974-1977. He graduated from Liberty High School and DeSales University. Joseph was an avid 49ers and Phillies fan, but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Nanci, son, Grant Mickelson of Whitehall, daughters, Elizabeth Ann Marich of Forks Twp, and Jessica Silva of Northampton, brother, Henry Mickelson (Beth) of Catasauqua, sisters, Deborah Christensen (Keith Belles) of Salisbury Twp., and Tracey Mickelson (Jane Weidner) of Carlisle, PA, grandchildren, Madison Kessler, Morgan Kessler, Ashley Marich, and Emily Marich, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11am Tuesday November 7, 2017 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA. Calling hours will be held 6-8pm Monday evening and Tuesday morning from 10-11am at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Network) 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-3721.

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