Paul E. Schaffer, 86, of North Whitehall Township, died on Dec. 3, 2022, in Parkland Manor, Allentown.

He was the husband of Shirley A. (Beil) Schaffer.

Born Feb. 2, 1936, in South Whitehall Township, he was the son of the late Emory P. and Irene I. (Frey) Schaffer.

A 1954 graduate of Parkland High School, he faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during a peacetime era.

He was employed at the Testing Center of Mack Trucks Inc. for 25 years before retiring in 2001.

Before that, he worked at the former Sheesley Concrete, Allentown, and the former Brown’s Radiator Shop, Orefield.

An automobile enthusiast, he was a member of the Ontelaunee Region Car Club, AACA National, Free Spirit Buick Chapter and BCA National.

He was proud to volunteer his time at Das Awkscht Fescht, Macungie, and Free Spirit Buick Car Show, Kempton, for many years.

He was a member of Lehigh Lodge F&AM 326, Trexlertown, and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Ann L. Steigerwalt and her husband, Ted, of Slatington, Keith A. Schaffer of Lehighton and Karl A. Schaffer of Allentown; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Kevin A. Schaffer, and a brother, Ralph W. Schaffer.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9 in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, with the Rev. Gary L. Walbert officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects 9-10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Interment after the service at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.