John “Jack” H. Melchior, 83, of Allentown, died Dec. 4, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown. He was the loving husband of Peggy Ann (Bartholomew) Melchior with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late John and Louise (Easton) Melchior.

He graduated from Allen High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Penn State University in 1962. He worked as a CPA for over 40 years. He retired from the former Maier’s Bakery in 2000.

He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

He was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Allentown.

He loved to play sports and was proud to be a part of the 1957 Allen High School undefeated state champion football team. He loved to play baseball and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Silver Creek Country Club, Hellertown. Much to the dismay of many family members, he was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by his wife; son, Chris and his wife, Amy; daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Bruce; stepson, Nicholas Crisp; stepdaughter, Daria Rohrer and her husband, Peter; grandchildren, Jakob, Eli, Luke, Henry, Cyprus, Asher, Dillan and Noa, who lovingly called him “Captain Jack”; brother, Richard and his wife, Marilyn; sister-in-law, Agnes; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Thomas More Church or the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org).

A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Dec. 15 in St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Visitation will be held 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.

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