Ronald A. Zellner Sr. 80, of Whitehall, died March 14, 2016, in Phoebe Home, Allentown.

He was the husband of Carolyn J. (Schleicher) Zellner.

Born June 22, 1935, in Slatington, he was the son of the late Thomas C. Sr. and Annamae (Williams) Zellner.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era.

He was a machinist at Phoenix Forging, Catasauqua, for 32 years before retiring in 1998.

A member of the American Club of Coplay, he was also a member of the Northampton Liederkranz and the Fullerton Fire Co.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Luann C. Chuyko of Northampton, Ronald A. Jr. of Catasauqua, Lori A. Zellner of Northampton; brother Roger Zellner of Allentown; and granddaughters Ashley and Brittney.

His service will be private. There will be no calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Sanctuary at Haafsville c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.