Philip K. Ritter, 58, of Macungie, died March 1, 2014, in ManorCare, Allentown. Born in Vera Cruz, he was the son of the late Raymond and Katherine (Heft) Ritter.

He worked in the construction trade last working for Easton Coach.

He honorably served his country in the Army.

He was a member of Macungie VFW.

He is survived by a daughter, Chelsea, of New Tripoli; brothers, LaVerne and his wife Ann, of Vera Cruz, William and his wife Naomi, of Center Valley and Keith and his wife Sherellyn, of New Tripoli; sisters, Mary Jane and her husband Wilmer Dise, of Slatington and Debra A. and her husband Marvin Busher, of Prosperity, S.C.

Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675.

Viewing 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 9 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Memorial Services 11 a.m. March 10 in the funeral home.