John J. Kulhamer Jr., 96, of Bethlehem, died Nov. 10, 2021, at Holy Family Senior Living. He was the husband of the late Harriet E. (Williams) Kulhamer for 48 years.

He was a 1943 graduate of Whitehall High School.

He was in the U.S. Navy, was aboard the USS Fitch in the North Atlantic and Pacific oceans and participated in the bombing of Iwo Jima.

He was awarded the platinum 75-year membership commendation from Fullerton American Legion Post 367, Whitehall, where he was the longest surviving past commander.

He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 in the Lehigh Valley and worked for many companies. He was active with the Local retirees.

He played Legion baseball. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by a son, John III and his wife JoAnn of Northampton; two grandsons, John IV “JJ” with Daana Brissett and Justin with Carrie Senior; two sisters, Vivian Moran with her husband Don of Oregon and Rita Kline; a brother, Robert Kulhamer with his wife Mary Ann of Whitehall; JoAnn’s parents, Sandra and John Angstadt; nieces; nephews; and a large extended family.

He was predeceased by a brother, Vincent and his wife Marion; a brother-in-law, Richard Kline; and a nephew, Larry Kulhamer.

Contributions may be made to Fullerton American Legion Post 367 or Sons of the American Legion, c/o the funeral home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc.