Russell W. Weiss, Sr., 73, of Germansville, died Oct. 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Allen and Grace (Clauser) Weiss.

A 1968 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School. he was a Vietnam veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Army.

He later was a machine operator for American Nickeloid Co., Walnutport, for 42 years until retiring in 2014.

His survivors include his companion, Leah Landis, of New Tripoli; son Russell W. Weiss Jr. of Germansville, and companion, Krista L. Kistler of Kempton; daughter Nicole L. Weiss, wife of James Kuhns II of Slatington; brother Larry A. Weiss of Germansville; sister Linda Carter of Germansville; and grandchildren Dalton and Dawson Kuhns.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, P.O. Box 62, Germansville, PA 18053.

Condolences may be left at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.