Edgar W. Frey, 78, of Coplay, died Dec. 16, 2022, with his loving family by his side at home.

He was the widower of Shirley M. (Houser) Frey, who died in 2006.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Willard and Beatrice (Arndt) Frey.

A 1962 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, he was a grinder for Stanley-Vidmar Co., Allentown, until retirement.

Before that, he was a foreman for Lehigh Cordage Co., Allentown.

He was a champion kart racer in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the Topton area, and raced dwarf cars at tracks throughout Pennsylvania.

His survivors include sons Scott A. Frey of Wernersville and Keith M. Frey at home; grandchildren Christopher White, Kody (Kendall) Frey and Lon Frey and his fiancée, Katelynn Kerschner; and great-granddaughter Melannie Frey.

He was predeceased by his sister, Carol Hitlin.

Contributions may be made to the funeral home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066, to help offset his final expenses.

For a full obituary and to leave condolences, visit nesterfuneralhome.com.

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