Jeffrey S. Schmeltzle, 53, of Emmaus, died March 20, 2012, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He would have been 54 years old March 29. He was the husband of Kerry (Hauser) Schmeltzle, with whom he celebrated 20 years of marriage Jan. 16. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Robert R. Schmeltzle of Emmaus and the late Bertha (Reiss) Schmeltzle.

He was self employed with his father at Carl Schmeltzle and Sons Salvage Yard, owned and operated a bike shop in Emmaus, and last worked at Mack Trucks Inc. He was a mechanic by trade and an avid race car driver, driving car #54 at Grandview Speedway, Bridgeport Speedway and Dorney Park, where he was track champion.

He was a member of Emmaus Moravian Church, the Emmaus 4th Alarmers, Emaus Fire Company #1, Upper Milford Field and Stream, and the Alburtis Rod and Gun Club.

He is survived by his wife; father; sons, Tyler and Cody. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert R. Jr.

Contributions may be made to the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus, 18049 to establish a fund for Tyler and Cody.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.