Robert M. “Bobby” Schneck, 85, of Schnecksville, died Nov. 10, 2021, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He and his wife, Mary Lou (Fiedler) Schneck, were married 62 years.

Born May 30, 1936 in Schnecksville, he was the son of the late Mark L. and Margaret R. (Bachman) Schneck.

He was a carpenter at the former NKI Builders, Schnecksville, for 40 years before retiring in 2000.

He was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville.

Having a zeal for life, he had a fun-loving spirit who could light up a room.

In his younger years, he was a pitcher in several local Fast-Pitch Softball leagues including the Laurys Athletic Association, Neffs A.A. and the 4-H team.

He enjoyed many summer trips to lakes in Canada and the family cabin in the Poconos where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

An avid NASCAR racing fan, his favorite winter sport was snowmobiling with friends and family in the United States and Canada.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a son Terry R. Schneck (Janie) of Cresco; daughter Ellynn S. Schneck (Todd Bachman) of Schnecksville; grandchildren Crystal, Nicole, Kate and Robert; great-granddaughter Abigail; brother-in-law Bruce H. Stettler; and nieces Robin K. Jensen and Jenny L. Hartz.

He was predeceased by a sister Diane M. Stettler.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and/or to the church memorial fund, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.