Robert A. Kammetler

Robert A. Kammetler, Sr., 86, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. He was born December 9, 1926 in Bethlehem; son of the late John and Theresa (Feiler) Kammetler. Robert is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Jane (DeLay) Kammetler. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May.

He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. Later, he was hired by the US Post Office where he worked as a clerk in the Bethlehem area for 42 years, retiring in 1992. Robert was a parishioner of Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife; children, Kathleen Britton of Allentown; Robert Jr. and his wife, Stephanie; Susan Speicher and her husband Jeffrey; Sally Kammetler and William and his wife Maria all of Bethlehem; six grandchildren, Lauren; Brenden; James; Nicole, wife of Paul; Jenna and Julia; his sisters-in-law, Frances Kammetler; Beverly DeLay; Marie DeLay and Betty Kammetler as well as his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Theresa and Julia and his brothers, Joseph, Julius, John, Frank and William.

Robert was an avid bowler until he was 80 years old. He also was a fan of Notre Dame and the Yankees.

A visitation will be held at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. on Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 4-7 PM and again on Monday from 8:30-9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Brook Nursing Home 724 Delaware Ave. Fountain Hill, PA 18015 and/or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Visitation
Sunday, October 20, 2013
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Burial
Monday, October 21, 2013

Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Monday, October 21, 2013
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, October 21, 2013
10:00 AM
SS Simon & Jude Catholic Church
730 W. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531