John A. Weninger (Pai Li Lung), 71, of Wind Gap, died Jan. 23, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late John and Anne (Kratzer) Weninger. He was the husband of Janice (Elliott) Weninger for 50 years.

He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty HS.

He was in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War from 1967 to 1969.

He was an inspector for Bethlehem Foundry until 1971 when he opened a martial arts school. He taught Pai Lum (White Dragon) Kung-fu and Tai Chi for 45 years. He was the senior student of the late Grandmaster Daniel K. Pai. He owned and operated the Weninger Kung-fu Institute franchise and, for many years, taught privately.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jandra and her companion Fred True of Bloomsbury, N.J.

He was predeceased by a sister, Diane Shaffer.

Contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042-9599.

Arrangements were made by James Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.