Thomas Joseph Braxmeier, 66, of Germansville, died Feb. 25, 2017, in his home.

He and his wife Annamarie H. (Reinhart) Braxmeier were married 43 years.

Born July 12, 1950, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Teresa M. (Vargo) Braxmeier.

He was employed at Auto Parts Warehouse, Allentown, for the last six years.

Prior to that, he was a laborer at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp for 30 years before retiring in 2001.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Johnathon T. at home, Aimee K. of Londonderry, Vt.; siblings Carol A. Vasquez of Breinigsville, Christopher J. Braxmeier of Limeport; grandsons Austin and Dyllan Braxmeier; canines Kyro and Riley; and feline Baby.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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