Arthur F. Werst Sr., 93, of East Texas, died peacefully Aug. 27, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Jean Elizabeth (Eisenhard) Werst, with whom he shared nearly 73 years of marriage on Aug. 30. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Alfred F. and Ida M. (Bean) Werst.

Before retiring, he worked many years in the warehouse for Owen Bastian Flooring and later as security for Kutztown University.

He was a member of St. John’s U.C.C., Emmaus.

He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the VFW, formerly in Emmaus.

Mostly, he will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and especially mowing his family’s lawn.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Arthur Jr. and his wife, Doris, of East Texas, Dennis, of Eugene, Ore.; twin grandchildren, Amy and her husband, James Shea and Ryan and his wife, Sirena; great-grandsons, Jimmy, Finn and Arthur. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold and a sister, Dorothy Pezoldt.

Contributions may be made to the VFW Post 9264, Macungie in care of the Schmoyer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190, Breinigsville, 18031.

Services are private. Arrangements were made by the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.