Willard Earl Stauffer, 70, of Whitehall, died Feb. 1, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Joann (Smith) for 47 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Earl and Mildred (Rothrock) Stauffer.

He was a 1969 graduate of Southern Lehigh High School.

He was a machinist at Bracalente for 45 years until he retired in 2016. He then worked at Boscov’s for two years as a dock guard.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Shawn and his fiancee Destinie, Terry and her fiance Adam and Melissa; five grandchildren, Emily, Alissa, Ally, Olivia and Elijah; a sister-in-law, Sandi Bloxsome and her husband Chas; a brother-in-law, George Smith and his wife Helen; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Ethel Stauffer.

Contributions may be made to the church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 326 E. 21 St., Northampton.