Samuel Joseph Hoanzl Jr., 94, of Walnutport, previously a longtime resident of Coplay, died peacefully Nov. 22, 2023.

He and his wife, Faye (Roberts) Hoanzl, were married 67 years.

Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late Samuel J. and Julia (Perl) Hoanzl Sr.

A 1948 graduate of Coplay High School, he earned his degree in physics from Muhlenberg College.

He honorably served in U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He became a section chief at Western Electric and AT&T, Allentown, retiring in 1985 after 37 years of service.

He was the owner and CEO of Mantissa Computer Systems/Phasecom Electric Instrument Company, Bethlehem, and co-owner with his wife of Bridals by Faye, Whitehall, for 33 years.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son David Hoanzl and his wife, Genni, of Conway, Ark.; daughter Lori Holota and her husband, David, of Walnutport; grandchildren Benjamin Samuel and Casey Lynne Hoanzl both of Conway, Jessica L. and her husband, Dr. Matthew Klitsch, and Ryan D. Holota, all of Walnutport; and great-grandson Jackson William Klitsch.

He was predeceased by sisters Hilda Dulick and Elsie Hoenl.

Services will be private at the convenience of his family.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.