Denise L. Follweiler, 58, of Lenhartsville, died peacefully Oct. 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home, after battling lung cancer for almost two years.

Born March 28, 1966, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Knecht and June (Hunsicker) Knecht of Allentown.

A 1984 graduate of Emmaus High School, she was married in Lenhartsville to Michael P. Follweiler on March 20, 1999.

She was a lead customer service representative for 25 years for the Lehigh Group, later known as the Jardon Corporation.

She then worked for East Penn Manufacturing — Deka as a compensation analyst, where she was well-known for her professionalism and impeccable work ethic.

She became a top gun in her department having in-depth knowledge of her job.

She truly lived life to the fullest and always put others before herself.

When her husband was deployed to Iraq, she stepped up and got involved with his unit’s Family Readiness Group and coordinated sandwich and baked goods sales, along with other fundraisers to raise money for his unit.

This fund provided the unit with a very heartwarming and welcoming formal family dinner when the soldiers returned home.

She was recognized with high honors for her hard work by the unit’s commander.

She had an infectious smile and always had a positive attitude, she would always find the sunshine, even on a cloudy day.

She always loved spending time with her family and friends and looked forward to family get-togethers.

Christmas was always her favorite holiday.

Every decoration she had held a deep meaning for her.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Tanner, whom she adored deeply.

She had numerous hobbies and passions including cooking and baking.

Her apple pie was the best.

She did canning of all sorts of vegetables, and her bread-and-butter pickles were amazing.

She enjoyed her hobby of gardening and tending to her flowers, and taking life in by sitting still outside and watching the hummingbirds come to the feeders. When she first met her husband, he got her involved in the Meitzler Racing Family, where she could be seen every weekend in the grandstands at Grandview Speedway smiling and cheering her loudest.

Her favorite vacation was in 2008, when she and her husband went to Arizona to see Sedona and the north rim of the Grand Canyon.

She always enjoyed playing basket bingo for Longaberger Baskets.

She showed passion in becoming a Norwex sales consultant to promote environmentally friendly cleaning products.

She was also an avid reader and really enjoyed going to Lancaster County with her husband and shopping at all their favorite shops.

She leaves behind her two favorite pet parrots Charlie, her favorite, a white-bellied caique, and Gracie, her African gray.

Her love for Charlie was amazing.

In addition to her loving husband and mother, she is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Brett) Burkey of Hamburg; son, Robert E. Eltz Jr. of Port Clinton; grandson Tanner Burkey; granddaughters Alexa and Brittney Burkey; brothers Dennis (Krista) Knecht of Lehighton and Mark (Michelle) Knecht of Emmaus; mother-in-law Eleanor Follweiler of Lenhartsville; brother-in-law Glenn (Jean) Follweiler of Fogelsville; nieces Hailey Knecht, Amy Follweiler, and Jessie Knecht, Alyssa (Cody) Barker; nephews Daniel Follweiler, and Justin (Brenna) Knecht.

She was predeceased by granddaughters Kirsten and Skylar, and her father-in-law Robert Follweiler.

Her memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Nov. 16 at Frieden’s UCC, Lenhartsville, 1512 Old Route 22, Lenhartsville.

A calling hour will begin 10 a.m.

The Rev. Dennis Cooper will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, either online or by mail to P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Condolences may be offered at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Nester Funeral Home Inc., New Tripoli.