Kenneth Calvin Nicholas Jr., 93, of Emmaus, died Dec. 28, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Kenneth Calvin Nicholas Sr. and Catherine (Adams) Butz. He was the loving husband of the late Clariss Mae (Carter) Nicholas with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1951. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Moravian College in 1959. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He attended Upper Milford Mennonite Church in Zionsville. He was a member of the Emmaus Historical Society, the Knights of Columbus Social Club in Allentown and Mercantile Club of Emmaus. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed trains.

He is survived by his wife in the eyes of the church, Mae L. (Nester) Wentz; daughter, Jean Marie McCutchen and her husband, Michael; grandchildren, Sean McCutchen (Julie) and Beth Bolton (Chris); great-grandsons, Benjamin and Braddock; half-brother, Robert (Helen). He was predeceased by a daughter, Ann Louise; half-brother, Larry.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held at a later date in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with military honors. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kan. 66675-8516 with the online donation form.