Peter S. Schneck, 75, died Feb. 24, 2024, at his home in Allentown, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Marian T. (Volak) Schneck for 51 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Samuel B. Schneck and Dorothy H. Goundie Schneck.

He grew up in Allentown and graduated from William Allen High School, Class of 1966. He graduated from Allentown Community College in 1967 and from Lehigh Community College in 1969. He transferred to Spring Gardens College, graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree in electrical and electronic engineering technology.

In 1978 he started his PP&L career working for Armitage. He then became a PP&L employee in Allentown in 1982, working as a draftsman. He retired in 2010 after a 28-year career as a senior electrical design drafter.

He started Boy Scouts at age 8 and obtained the Eagle rank, Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow and his God and Country award. He served as a staff member at Trexler Scout Reservation from 1964 to 1971, including his roles as assistant field sports director for five summers and field sports director for one summer.

He had a soft spot for dogs, particularly longhair dachshunds, including Snoopy, Cleo and Obi Wan Kenobi.

He enjoyed tent camping, building N-gauge train displays, watching science fiction movies, attending Penn State football games, going to Walt Disney World (just 27 times [184 days]) and serving others.

During his daughter’s high school career, he was a band parent chaperon and on the band pit crew. For seven years, he was a Girl Scout leader.

His favorite role was “Pop Pop” to Alexis. He treasured his time visiting her in Texas and Colorado, watching her cheer at competitions and football games and taking her to Disney World.

He was an active member of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, devoting extensive time and energy to the church member picture wall and the IT needs of the church staff. He enjoyed teaching catechism (CAT) classes, leading several CAT camps and attending two national youth conventions.

He and his friends were inseparable throughout their lives. Picnics and reunions were plentiful.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Faith and her husband, Eric Paul Fillman; granddaughter, Alexis; brother, James F. and his wife, Jan Eickmeier; cousins; nieces; nephews.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, 18103 or Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trail Council, Lehigh District, 991 Postal Road, Allentown, 18109.

Calling hours will be at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, 6 to 8 p.m. March 15 and 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 16 with a Celebration of Life service 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service.

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