Francis R. Erb, 79, of Emmaus, died March 1, 2021, in Above and Beyond Senior Living Mountain View. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Marcus E. and Althea B. (Fox) Erb.

He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam.

He worked for the former Emmaus Foundry.

He was a member of Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, the Mercantile Club of Emmaus, Alburtis Rod and Gun Club and Citizens Fire Co. #2, Emmaus.

He is survived by a brother, Gerald L., of Emmaus; sisters, Diane C., of Allentown and Mary E. Fraccica, of Riegelsville; nephews, Daniel and Anthony Fraccica. He was predeceased by brothers, Marcus H. and Kenneth L.

Contributions may be made to Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.