Wilbur N. Lichtenwalner Jr., 93, of Allentown, died Sept. 10, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

He was the loving husband of Evelyn A. (Smith) Lichtenwalner for the past 68 years.

Born in Upper Macungie Township, he was the son of the late Wilbur N. and Esther M. (Stettler) Lichtenwalner Sr.

A WWII veteran, he served in the U.S. Army with the Combat Engineers at Fort Benning, Ga.

He was a cement gunite operator for Traylor Engineering, and then became a driver for Atlantic Richfield and Sunoco in Fullerton for 35 years.

He also operated heavy excavation equipment for Lewis Hunsicker and Ralph Semmel Contractors until age 83.

He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his time at Long Beach Island, N.J., and water skiing with his boat at Auburn Boat Club.

His interest in auto racing prompted him to restore an antique midget race car that he showed as a member of the Atlantic Coast Old Timers Club.

He also liked listening to country music.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Diane M. (Edward) Weil, of Allentown; son Brian S. (Melinda) Lichtenwalner, of Breinigsville; grandchildren Jason (Amy) Weil and Jocelyn Weil and her fiance Nick Reed; four great-grandchildren; brother Hope T. Lichtenwalner of Trexlertown; several nieces and extended family.

He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Donna, in 1962, and siblings Howard Lichtenwalner and Marie Kunkel.

Due to current health concerns, there will be a private funeral service at the convenience of the family.

Interment at Jacob’s Union Cemetery, New Tripoli.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, sent to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home at 8405 King’s Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066.

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