Michael Robert Bold, 58, of Quakertown, died on Nov. 27, 2024, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Upper Bucks Campus.

Born Sept. 23, 1966, in Allentown, he was the son of Robert E. Bold of Schnecksville, and the late Barbara A. (Boyle) Bold.

A 1984 graduate of William Allen High School, he earned a Bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University and a Master’s degree from Wilkes University.

Employed at Merck since 2020 after years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he also taught at Roosevelt Elementary School, Allentown, for 13 years, a time he cherished and remembered proudly.

He also worked part-time at Beer City, Quakertown, simply because he loved to interact with people.

He was a member of the Train Collectors Association, a hobby he shared with his dad.

In addition to his father and his friend, Joan Phillips, he is survived by a daughter, Julia R. Bold (Anthony V. Shahin) of Bethlehem; partner Stacy L. Gray and their girls, Fawn and Frida, with whom he resided; sister Judith A. Doyle (Andrew) of Slatington; nieces Katelyn A. Knapp (John) of Slatington and their son, Jackson, Andrea E. Doyle (Joseph Guan) of Easton; and several cousins.

He was a lifelong educator of children and adults, who loved science and worked tirelessly to spread awareness about recycling, climate change, wildlife stewardship, and being a responsible citizen of this earth.

He remembered each and every student he taught and genuinely delighted in their success.

Sports were a passion he shared with so many that he knew.

He would often find himself having to explain how he could be a Steelers fan while loving the Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers at the same time. Mike enjoyed working a full-time job and a part-time job because he loved people.

If there was a crowd of people, he would run straight to it because he enjoyed the banter and camaraderie.

He will be missed especially by his lifelong friends who still call themselves the Fab Four, his brothers.

His larger-than-life personality was an integral part of his neighborhood, and he was a founding member of the Familia de Alamingo group, people whom he considered family.

He rarely missed a family event because family was everything to him.

We will forever leave a seat for him at the table.

He was the proud creator of Cookiepalooza, padre of pumpkin carving, operator of the Halloween Candy COVID Catcher, beach bum, animal lover and ally to all.

He spent the days leading up to his hospital stay watching Hallmark movies with Frida and Fawn, TikToks that made him cry, and drinking his beloved Coca-Cola. His body will be donated to science through Anatomy Gifts Registry.

By donating his body to science, he will have a real and lasting way to support medical research advancements that will impact the lives of future generations for decades to come.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Salfid Rescue Inc., and/or to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, and/or to Wags Rescue, all c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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