Joseph G. Sommer, 89, of Coplay, died Aug. 9, 2023. He was the husband of Patricia (Betz) Sommer for 66 years.

Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late Frank and Josephine (Radakovits) Sommer.

He was a Navy veteran and served in the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Helena.

He worked at Keystone Cement Company for 41 years and retired in 1992.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Jeffrey with Janice, Sandra with Randy, Christopher, Charlotte with Timothy and Timothy with Sara; a daughter-in-law, Jean; 13 grandchildren, Kristin, Jessica with Angelo, Zachary with Lauren, Gabrielle with Jake, Matthew, Jillian with Sean, Rachel with Conor, Hannah, Nicholas with Stephanie, Seth with Sarah, Justin, Katelyn with Kyle and Elijah with Raquel; three great-grandchildren, Logan, Kaia and Vivian; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Joseph R.; two sisters, Hedwig and Stella; and three brothers, Frank, John and Edward.

Contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3024 S. Ruch St., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.