Donald Ray Rupert, 88, of Allentown, died Jan. 9, 2024, in Phoebe Home, Allentown.

Born June 20, 1935, in Lower Macungie Township, he was the son of the late Percival and Eva Florence (Smith) Rupert.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during a peacetime era.

He was a truck driver for several Lehigh Valley trucking firms for many years before retiring.

His survivors include children Diana L. Long (Trevor) of Allentown, Matthew D. Rupert of Catasauqua; siblings Kenneth Rupert of Nazareth, and June Shelly of Kansas; granddaughters Jamie, Lynne and Robin Dettra; and great-grandson Dimitry.

A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to defray funeral expenses, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.