Russell L. Shoemaker Sr., 86, of Trexlertown, died peacefully Oct. 23, 2024, at his residence.

The husband of the late Virginia D. (Marshburn) Shoemaker, the couple was married 60 years.

Born March 25, 1938, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Earl O. and Florence (Souder) Shoemaker.

He faithfully and honorably served his county in the U.S. Marine Corps during a peacetime era earning the rank of corporal.

He was a truck driver for Praxair Welding Gas and Supply Center, Brodheadsville, for 10 years before retiring.

Before that, he worked for the former AAA Trucking, Center Valley, for many years.

He was a member of Morgenland Union Church, Orefield, formerly served as Lehigh County Deputy Sheriff, and past Worshipful Master of Jordan-Martin Lodge 673, F.&A.M.

A die-hard Eagles fan, he enjoyed hunting with his family.

Hi survivors include a son, Russell L. Shoemaker Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Allentown; grandchildren Jessica Olshenske and her husband, Jason, Zachary Shoemaker, Anthony Shoemaker and his wife, Kacy; great-grandchildren Gianna and Jackson; and family member Lisa Shoemaker.

He was predeceased by a son, Richard N. Shoemaker, and a brother, Harold E. Shoemaker Sr.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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