Ronnie T. Heimbach, Sr.

Ronnie T. Heimbach, Sr., 54, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ.

He was the husband of Charlaine B. May Heimbach. His passing breaks a marital union of 34 years.

Ronnie was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Eitzenberger Heimbach. A former Marine, He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He worked for Alcoa formerly Ceramet for 25 years.

He enjoyed weightlifting and in his earlier years was an avid kickboxer and attained a black belt in Karate.

Ronnie was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown.

He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

Surviving him are his children, Ronnie T. Jr. and his wife Vanessa of Bethlehem, Roger Bachman of Bethlehem, Jody L. Bogar and her husband Steve of Nazareth, and Faith A. Heimbach and her fianc' Tim Warrelmann of Bethlehem.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gabby, Jolene, Tyler, Nathan, Camryn, Noah and Ronnie T. III as well as his brother Charles Heimbach, Jr. of Bethlehem, sister, Catherine Pollock of Allentown, mother-in-law Lorraine May of Center Valley and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ronnie will be remembered by his family for all of the time he dedicated to them. He enjoyed going to all of their sporting events and was proud of all their accomplishments.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem from 6-9PM and again on Thursday February 7, 2008 from 8:15-9:15 AM in the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church Hanover Ave. and Jasper St. Allentown on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 10AM

Flowers and memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018