Alfred D. Neff Jr., 98, of Emmaus, died Nov. 30, 2020, in his home. He was the husband of the late Helen A. (Anderko) Neff. Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Hughes) and Alfred D. Neff Sr.

He honorably served his country in the Army during World War II in the European Theatre.

He was a graduate of Moravian College and earned a master’s degree from Lehigh University.

He was a history teacher for the East Penn School District starting in 1953 and retiring in 1984.

He was an Emmaus High School football coach from 1953 to 1967. He was inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Lehigh Valley Chapter, in 1995 for his achievements and dedication to high school and collegiate football.

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

He was a member of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus since 1953, member of the Slatington American Legion since 1945, member of Emmaus Lodge #792 F&AM and a member of Moravian College and Lehigh University alumni associations.

He is survived by a son, Alfred D. III, of Emmaus; a daughter, Elizabeth Anne and her husband, Dr. Scott Schwartz, of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Doris Focht, of Macungie; grandsons, Nicholas Schwartz and his wife, Amanda, of Austin, Texas and Benjamin Schwartz and his wife, Katherine, of Dallas, Texas; a great-granddaughter, Isabelle Schwartz. He was predeceased by sisters, Kathryn Schaffer and Marie Roberts.

Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Wounded Warrior Project.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.