Carl E. Hamm, 75, of Slate-dale, died unexpectedly April 13, 2015, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

He and his wife Jean E. (Owens) Hamm celebrated their 54th wedding aniversary in October 2014.

Born in Lynn Township, he was a son of the late Elmer A. and Arlene M. (Fenstermaker) Hamm.

Employed as a dispatcher for various trucking concerns in the Allentown and Macungie areas, he last worked for Hookup Inc. until retiring in 2001.

He was a member of Jacob's Church, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.

A 1957 graduate of Slatington High School, he faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S.Army from 1963-65.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Karen J., wife of Jody Ziegler; sisters-in-law, Diane, wife of Lynwood Miller, and Marie Zellers, all of Slatington; and grandchildren Nathan and Katie Ziegler.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund , 8373 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066 and/or to Bethel UCC Memorial Fund, 160 Fourth St., Slatington, PA 18080.

Condolences may be made at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.