Rudolph Dimmlich, 100, of Allentown, died April 21, 2013.

He was the husband of the late Theodora H. (Bock) Dimmlich.

Born in Werdau, Germany, he was a son of the late Heinrich and Lydia (Leibold) Dimmlich.

A design engineer and consultant for various Lehigh Valley companies, he worked until age 83.

He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, South Whitehall, where he led a Bible study group and sang with the choir.

He was a lay minister, Bible study leader, and had been the brass choir conductor in a church in Germany.

His survivors include a daughter, Annelie, and her husband Floyd Schultz; a son, Matthias and his wife Rotraut; a sister, Johanna Dimmlich; and granddaughters Christine and Karen Shultz.

He was predeceased by a son, Joachim.

Contributions may be made to the church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA 18104.

Arrangements made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.