Emma P. Brauchle, 87, of Macungie, died May 30, 2015, in Manor Care, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Brauchle, who died in 1986. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late William and Franziska Trauth.

She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.

She was a longtime member of the Macungie VFW, serving for a time as the auxiliary president. She was also a member of the Macungie Fire Company.

She is survived by sons, Paul, and Fran, of Macungie; Tom, and Rose, of Salisbury Township; Walter, and MaryAnne, of Zionsville; Dennis, and Linda, of Emmaus; Joseph, of Allentown; Christopher, and Karen, of Macungie; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Walter.

Contributions may be made to Animals in Distress, P.O. Box 609, Coopersburg, 18036.

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