Donald "Cotton" N. Bleiler, 90, of Allentown and formerly of Emmaus, died July 31, 2015, at Devon House Assisted Living, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Martha (Reiss) Bleiler in 2002. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Irwin D. and Dorothy S. (Billig) Bleiler.

He served his country honorably in the Army Air Corp during World War II.

He was a service supervisor for the Continental Telephone Company, formerly the Emmaus Telephone Company, for 35 years until retiring in 1985.

He was a life member of the Fairview Fire Company and Unami Fish and Game Association as well as a former past president for the association. He was also a member of the Mercantile Club, Emmaus.

He was an avid bowler and golfer, with one hole in one.

He is survived by two sons, Bruce D. and his wife Georgene, of Allentown and Brad I. and his wife Lynn Miller, of New Tripoli; a daughter, Barbara E. and her husband Jack Marter, of Florence, N.J.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and his companion, Carmela Evans, of Allentown.

He was predeceased by two sisters; and three brothers.

Contributions may be made to the Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, 18049.

A graveside service with military honors will be held 11 a.m. Aug. 7 at Morgenland cemetery (Eastern Salisbury cemetery), Church Road, Salisbury Township.

Arrangements were made by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home Inc., Emmaus.