Charles E. Zellner, 94, of Emmaus, died Jan. 2, 2018, in Mosser Nursing Home. He was the husband of Winifred R. (Wehr) Zellner. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles T. and Pearl (Behney) Zellner.

He worked for Steam Fitter Local #420 for over 60 years, retiring in 1988.

He was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church.

He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II.

He was a volunteer fireman for Emmaus Fire Department and was the secretary/treasurer of Local #670.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Charles W., of Emmaus, Carson B., of St. Lucia, and Chris B. and his wife Sueann, of Schnecksville; daughters, Cheryl and her husband Dennis Felegy, of Emmaus and Corrine Hetrick and fiance John Hoffman, of Fleetwood; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Lester and a sister, Pauline Adams.

Contributions may be made to Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, 18103.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.