Dennis L. Clouse, Sr., 64, of North Catasauqua, died Aug. 15, 2016, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

He and his wife Wendy L. (Kistler) Clouse were married 43 years on Jan. 6.

Born April 12, 1952, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Marge (Siegfried) Clouse.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

A beam yard saw operator at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 27 years, he retired in 1997.

An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Dennis L. Jr., Jarrod L. and Nicole L.; brothers Walter and Randy; and grandchildren Hunter, Noah, Seth and Debbie.

He was predeceased by a brother, Gene.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray medical expenses c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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