Brian Dries, 63, of South Whitehall Township, died peacefully at his home April 9, 2025, with his loving wife, Denise Dries, by his side.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Donald and Nancy Dries.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1979 and later earned an associate degree from Lehigh Carbon Community College.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.

He was a certified master diesel technician at TransEdge Truck Centers in Allentown for many years.

He enjoyed working on cars and trucks, cycling, doing projects around the house and traveling to Europe.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Hilary; stepchildren; grandchildren, Kendrick, Gideon, Henry, Jane, Dmitri and Alina; sister, Peggy; brother-in-law, Earl; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael.

Services will be held at Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St, Emmaus, April 26. Visitation will begin 10 a.m., followed by a service 11 a.m.

Contributions can be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.