Donald K. Ache, 88, of Bethlehem, died June 11, 2023,in his home. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Willard and Alverna (Rolands) Ache. He was the husband of Catharine A. (DiMeglio) Ache for 68 years.

He was in the United States Navy.

He was a plating line operator for Apollo Metals for most of his life until he retired.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Donna Mutchler and her husband Terry of Bethlehem and Sharon Kurtz and her husband Robert of Emmaus; a sister, Carol Bellins and her husband Richard of Georgia; four grandchildren, Dr. Matthew Mutchler and his wife Alison, Megan Mutchler Price and her husband Abraham Price, Amanda Kurtz and Sara Kurtz Posipanko and her husband Alexander Posipanko; four great-grandchildren, Nathan Mutchler, Nicholas Mutchler, Abigail Price and Maya Posipanko; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Eric Kurtz.

Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.