Robert J. Volk, 88, of Allentown, died Aug. 5, 2020, in Country Meadows, Allentown.

He and his wife, Alicia (Cygan) Volk, were married for 62 years last October.

A son of the late Joseph and Irene (Paules) Volk, he was born in Allentown and grew up in Dillingerville.

He was a fabricator for Air Products and Chemicals for 35 years before retiring in 1994.

He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church, Orefield.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served on the USS Salem in the Mediterranean Sea during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of Grundsow Lodge No. 11.

He was an avid auto racing fan and, most importantly, enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Robert J. Jr. of Bethlehem, Charles E. and his wife, Roxana, of Kempton, Thomas W. of Orefield; brother Donald and his wife, Bess, of Marble Falls, Texas; and grandchildren Nicole Kretzman and Brett Monica and Nicolas Volk.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown.

Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Arrangements made by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown.