Dr. Kenneth R. Oppenheim, 71, of Fogelsville, died peacefully June 9, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his two sons and close friends.

Born Aug. 22, 1948, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Edward E. and Molly (Kagan) Oppenheim.

He was a graduate of Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering.

He then graduated in 1974 earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland.

Faithfully and honorably serving in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps for three years, he was stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan.

After his military service, he owned and operated Sloane and Oppenheim D.D.S., P.C., serving the Allentown community for 40 years before retiring in 2017.

His lifetime hobbies included golfing, piloting his airplane and judo, in which he received his black belt from The Kodokan Judo Institute, Japan.

He enjoyed traveling and saw many parts of the world. He also enjoyed sharing his thoughts with readers of The Morning Call through his many letters to the editor.

His greatest accomplishment was raising his two sons, who have given him so much joy.

His survivors include sons Kyle Oppenheim and his wife, Dr. Stacy Hare, of Mountain View, Calif., Scott Oppenheim of Falls Church, Va.; brothers Dr. William Oppenheim and his wife, Patricia Schnegg, of Marina del Ray, Calif., James Oppenheim of Hagerstown, Md.; loving aunt, Grace Kagan; and his devoted dental staff and great friends.

His service will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no public calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jefferson University Hospital in support of Dr. Takami Sato’s Uveal Melanoma Research at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, 125 S. 9th St., Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Reference Uveal Melanoma Program on the check.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.