Edwin Franklin Hunsberger, 90, of Macungie, died April 19, 2017, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice, Allentown.

He was the husband of the late Violet Iobst (Fisher) Hunsberger, who died Oct. 19, 2011.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Franklin and Pearl (Diehl) Hunsberger.

He served in the U.S. Marines in World War II and was a part of Anti-Tank Company 414 during his service in Iwo Jima.

His service in Iwo Jima included being present for the raising of the flag.

He was the owner of Edwin F. Hunsberger Septic and Excavating, Macungie.

He was active in the Macungie VFW where he was a past post commander, district commander and all state commander.

In the past, he was active with the American Small Business Association.

His survivors include a son, James E. and his fiancee Sally Geist of Mertztown; sisters, Lorraine Arndt, Thelma Hatch, Goldie Reese and Loretta; a brother, Clair; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Bernard A., and a sister, Doris.

Arrangements were made by Boyko Funeral Home, Allentown.