Wallace A. Schlegel, 87, of Moore Township, died April 3, 2016, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. He was the husband of Joan (Landrock) Schlegel.

Born in Red Lion, he was a son of the late Dr. Albert G. W. and Alice C. (Hess) Schlegel.

He was a 1946 Belleview High School graduate. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from Penn State College, a master’s degree in engineering from Lehigh University and a professional engineering certificate from the state of Pennsylvania.

He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

A flute and piccolo player, he was a member of Allentown Pioneer Band, Macungie Band, Lehighton Band and, at college, Penn State Blue Band.

He owned and operated Schlegel’s Christmas Tree Farm, Moore Township.

He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Nazareth.

He was a member of Manoquesy Lodge No. 413, Bath, and a former member of Slatington Flying Club, which operated out of Lehigh Valley International Airport.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Randall S. and his fiancé Sharon Burrell of Northampton; a stepdaughter, Cynthia L. (Gray) Herman and her companion Rick Furler of Coplay; a stepson, Bruce L. and his wife Kathleen Gray of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; a sister, Lorie A. Dotter of Northampton; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Trevor and Martha.

He was predeceased by a son, Todd A. Schlegel; and his first wife, Lucile (Mengle) Schlegel-Johnson.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.