Kenneth L. Pyne, 86, of Macungie, formerly of Lancaster, died Feb. 10, 2021. He was the husband of the late Jean B. Guss, who died in 2018. Born in Everett, Mass., he was the son of the late Kenneth C. and Gladys Mitchell Pyne.

He was a graduate of Moravian College, earned his master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate from the London Institute of Applied Research. He was also a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College and the National Defense University.

He worked as an executive manager with the National Security Agency as a part of the Department of Defense with over 24 years of service. He entered as a Russian linguist and rose to senior manager, while serving two tours overseas in the United Kingdom. He retired as a director of change management at the UK Field Station. He also served for 20 years as an instructor in Russian, English and Social Studies at Moravian College, where he was also the chairman of the foreign language department and was the assistant professor of Russian and director of special sessions.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as an SP4 as a Russian linguist. He then served in the U.S. Army Reserves in Military Intelligence, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel.

He loved to travel with his wife, enjoyed golf and tennis and spending time with his family. He had a passion for history and sharing it with others. He had a great love for his country.

He is survived by his children: Douglas (Karla), of Boyertown, Kimberly, of Pottstown, Donald (Jennifer), of Macungie, Linda (David) Kenney, of Perkasie and Deborah (William) Lanscek, of Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings: Merle (Carole), of Somers, Conn., R. Clifford (Diane) Bright, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Norma (Stephen) Tong, of Salem, Ore.; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Thomas) Burke, of Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.org) or to the Moravian College Blue and Grey Club (www.moravian.edu/giving/opportunities/athletics).

Friends will be received 10:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, with the memorial service to follow 11 a.m.