John W. “Jack” Trauch Jr., 81, of Emmaus, died March 14, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Susan M. (Schweitzer) Trauch for 61 years. Born in Red Hill, he was the son of the late Doris (Kauffman) and John W. Trauch Sr.

He worked in truck management, working for Hubco Ford, Mack Trucks and Peterbilt of the Poconos.

He was an active member of Valleyview Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and on the missions committee for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Amanda Flora; sons, John Matthew (Jennifer) and Joseph Schweitzer (Heather); grandchildren, Alexandra and Rachel Flora, Brittany DeValle (Jeff), Katelyn Ossman (Jason), Jared (Elizabeth), Megan Roberts (Andrew), Tradd and Sydney Schweitzer and Victoria Shoff (Kenneth); great-grandchildren, Juliet, JT, Parker, Savanah, Stephen, Phoebe and Samuel.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. March 19 in Valleyview Baptist Church, 2870 Pheasant Drive, Northampton. A viewing will be held 10-11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

Contributions may be made to the church to benefit missions.