Gordon K. Schantz, 76, of Emmaus, died April 1, 2022, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Linda P. (Petraitis) Schantz for 54 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Horace W. and Annetta L. (Keck) Schantz.

He was a 1963 graduate of Emmaus High School, attended Temple University and was a 1966 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He was a licensed funeral director since 1969.

He was the founding owner and broker of numerous real estate companies for 50 years, earning Emeritus Status with the Greater Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors, last serving as associate broker and partner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners, Emmaus.

He reestablished and owned the Anchorage Restaurant from 1991 to 2001.

He was a real estate developer and partner in the Butz Hacker Insurance Agency.

He was the co-founder, past president and past chairman of the board of East Penn Bank.

He was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, serving on consistory and as a member of numerous committees.

He was a member, past president and Paul Harris Fellow of the Emmaus Rotary Club, life member of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus, member of the Emmaus Lodge #792 F&AM and former member of the Emmaus Jaycees.

He earned his Eagle Scout rank at the age of 13.

He was an avid golfer and will be remembered for his dry sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Christine and her husband, John Gaines, of Emmaus, Renee and her husband, Steve Gould, of Macungie; brothers, H. Walker and his wife, Sis, of Macungie, Joel K. and his wife, Marny, of Taos, N.M.; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Morgan Gould and Andrew Gaines. He was predeceased by a son, Matthew G.

Contributions may be made in his name to the church.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. April 8 in Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. April 7 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus and 10 to 11 a.m. April 8 in the church.