Carlton T. Dreas, 87, of Emmaus, died Jan. 3, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Emily J. (Arnold) Dreas, since Oct. 17, 1959. Born in Vera Cruz, he was the son of the late Francis G. and Florence M. (Schoenly) Dreas.

He was a 1953 graduate of Emmaus High School.

He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during Korea.

He was employed at Rodale Mfg., Square D., Hubbell-Bell, retiring in 1993.

He was a lifetime member of Old Zionsville U.C.C.

He enjoyed golf, hunting, bowling and was involved with the Neil Kline Chorus Musical Shows since its inception.

He was a member of Emmaus Lodge #792 F & AM, Scottish Rite of the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Shrine Club, Order of Hillbilly Degree, Lehigh Valley High Twelve Club, Brigantine Elks Club, Brigantine, N.J., U.S. Navy Memorial Plank Owner, National Vietnam War Museum Chairman’s Circle, National World War II Museum Honor Roll of Charter Members, Emmaus Historical Society, Shelter House, life member of Emmaus Fire Co. #1, Fearless Fire Company, Citizen’s Fire Co. #2 and Mercantile Club.

He was a past member of the Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps, past member of the Emmaus Jaycees, serving as treasurer and earned Outstanding Jaycee of the Year in 1961, Emmaus Lions Club, serving as president, secretary, treasurer and zone chairman for District 14K, Emmaus Veteran’s Association, serving as president for 18 years.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Carolyn S. Rhoads and companion, Robert Schmeltzle Jr., of Emmaus; son, Dean M. and his wife, Kerri S. (Schaffer), of Emmaus; grandchildren, Stephanie, Tyler, Justin and Ashley; great-granddaughter, Madison; brother, Maynard and his wife, Barbara, of Florida; sisters-in-law, Louise Arnold, of Emmaus and Erma; brother-in-law, Arthur Swallow; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Francis “Jack,” Garfield, Timothy; sister, Gloria Swallow and brother-in-law, Robert Arnold; sister-in-law, Margaret “Peggy.”

Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, 19140.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.