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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

Harold H. Solt

formerly of Macungie

Harold H. Solt, 88, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Macungie, died June 27, 2024, in his residence. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Herbster) Solt. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Howard S. and Sadie I. (Troxel) Solt.

He worked for Mack Trucks for 27 years, retiring in 1991. During retirement, he worked as a transfer driver for Ryder Trucks in Fort Myers and was part owner of DevonHouse.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie.

He was a member of the Emmaus Lions Club, past president of the Lower Lehigh Lions Club, past president of the Fort Myers High Noon Lions Club, zone chairman of District 14K and a member of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus and Macungie Fire Co.

He was active in the Freemasons and member of Emmaus Lodge #792 Free and Accepted Masons, Lehigh Consistory, Rajah Shrine Club and Lehigh Shrine Club.

He was also a member and past president for 15 years of the Keystone Club of Jamaica Bay.

He is survived by a daughter, Karen L. and her husband, Roger Durn, of Macungie; grandsons, Erik and Bradley; five great-grandchildren; companion, Marilyn Meier. He was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey S.; a sister, Edna Muffley.

Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Emmaus Lions Club.

Memorial and Lions Club services will be held 11 a.m. July 20 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Visitation 10-11 a.m. in the funeral home.

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