Karl Heinz Porsche, 86, of New Tripoli, formerly of Macungie, died Feb. 17, 2023, in his home. He was the husband of Annemarie (Kruger) Porsche to whom he was married 61 years. Born in Saxony, Germany, he was the son of the late Gerhard and Erna (Schiemens) Porsche.

He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force.

He was a lifelong cargo pilot, retiring from FedEx Airlines in 1997. Before that he worked for the Flying Tiger Line and Seaboard World Airlines. He was a member of ALPA and enjoyed woodworking.

He had a deep love of animals and nature and cherished time with his grandkids. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Stefanie L. and her husband, Michael Sikora, of New Tripoli; brother, Gerhard and his wife, Maria of Long Island, N.Y.; sister, Erika Heinz, of Sarasota, Fla.; twin sister, Lilo and her husband, Gerhard Reinholz, of Berlin, Germany; grandchildren, Christian and Sofia.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and/or Forgotten Felines and Fidos, both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Family and friends may pay their respects 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the funeral home.