Earl H. Shankweiler, 96, of Vera Cruz Road South, Emmaus, died December 8, 2012, at Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Althea L. (Weil) Shankweiler. They were married for 72 years June 8. Born in Hensingersville, he was a son of the late Llewellyn and Stella (Bauder) Shankweiler.

He retired after working at Air Products for over 30 years.

He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., Alburtis, and the Citizens Fire Company of Upper Milford and Upper Milford Western District Fire Company.

Among his interest were automobiles, The Earl Keller Fan Club, and following Crazy Willie and the Country Rangers.

He is survived by his wife; son, William L. and his wife Paulette of Zionsville; daughters, Delores M. and her husband Paul Ruth, of Macungie and Floria J. and her husband Marvin Holland, of Emmaus; grandchildren, Michael Ruth, Kathie McBride, Alan Ruth, Paul, Cindy Ruchinski; 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Paul and Charles; grandson, Ronald.

Contributions may be made to either or both above-named fire companies, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 190, Breinigsville, 18031.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. Calling hour will take place 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.