Edward C. Stolz, 65, of Emmaus, died Nov. 19, 2015, at home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Leonard L. and Gertrude (Roth) Stolz.

He was a retired diesel mechanic.

He graduated from Emmaus High School, Class of 1968 and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was a member of CWV 1067 and VFW Post 7088, American Legion Post 191, all of Emmaus, Mystic Chain, Buckhorn Hunting Lodge and Emmaus Fire Co. #1. He belonged to both the CWV and the Bethlehem City Dart Leagues.

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

He is survived by a daughter, Christine and her husband BillyRay Pearce; son, Edward C., Jr. and his wife Eliza; grandchildren, Evin, Elli, Patrick, Tim, Jen and Billy; former wife Kathy; sister, Nancy Walbert; five nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Ethelmae Kline and brother, Leonard.

Contributions may be made to Catholic War Veterans, 721 Furnace St., Emmaus, 18049 or Veterans of Foreign Wars, 316 Main St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.