Robert F. Fenstermaker, 96, of Macungie, formerly of Fogelsville, died Jan. 6, 2021, at home.

He and his late wife, Mae E. (Marsteller) Fenstermaker, were married 70 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Verdie Q. (Kressley) Fenstermaker.

A member of Ziegels United Church of Christ, Breinigsville, he served as superintendent of the Sunday School, was a deacon and served on the consistory.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 326, Trexlertown, the Pa. German Society, Junior Order of Mechanics, and Knights of the Golden Eagle.

He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine in World War II.

Employed by Lehigh Portland Cement Company for 33 years, he was a chemist and quality control supervisor.

His love of gemstones and jewelry led him to the Gemological Institute of America where he obtained his Graduate Gemologist degree in 1954.

He opened Fenstermaker and Schreiner with partner John Schreiner and enjoyed serving customers from 1965-78.

In 1989, he opened Robert’s Jewelers with son Peter, now a third-generation business with granddaughter, Sarah, assisting with management.

His survivors include son Peter R. and wife, Mindy L., of Macungie; grandchildren Valerie, Sarah, Breana and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Braelyn and Hannah; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers Vernon C. and Carl L.; daughter, Suzanne M.; and grandson Ryan P.

Services will be at a later date when life allows us to properly celebrate his life.

He and his wife will be interred together at that time.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions can be made to the church memorial fund, Ziegels UCC, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031.

Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.