Joel J. Tepes, 46, of Lehigh Township, died Jan. 31, 2021, at his home.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Charles F. and Marie C. (Miller) Tepes of Lehigh Township.

He was a forklift operator for Boston Brewing Company. Before that, he worked at DEKA, Fleetwood.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth; a son, Gabriel; and several cousins.

Services will be private.

Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.